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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.67, 8,025.98 and 2,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.67, 8,025.98 and 2,231.14 is: 3,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.67 : 8,025.98 = 2,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.67/8,025.98 = 2,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.67x = 8,025.98 × 2,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.67x = 17,907,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907,085.02/5,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.33

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