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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.07, 8,021.68 and 2,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.07, 8,021.68 and 2,232.23 is: 3,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.07 : 8,021.68 = 2,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.07/8,021.68 = 2,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.07x = 8,021.68 × 2,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.07x = 17,906,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906,189.06/5,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.91

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