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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.38, 8,022.74 and 2,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.38, 8,022.74 and 2,231.01 is: 3,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.38 : 8,022.74 = 2,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.38/8,022.74 = 2,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.38x = 8,022.74 × 2,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.38x = 17,898,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898,802.01/5,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.33

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