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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.21, 8,022.53 and 2,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.21, 8,022.53 and 2,229.26 is: 3,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.21 : 8,022.53 = 2,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.21/8,022.53 = 2,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.21x = 8,022.53 × 2,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.21x = 17,884,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,301.40/5,349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.35

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