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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350, 8,026.60 and 2,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350, 8,026.60 and 2,272.24 is: 3,409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350 : 8,026.60 = 2,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350/8,026.60 = 2,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350x = 8,026.60 × 2,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350x = 18,238,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238,361.58/5,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.04

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