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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.65, 8,027.34 and 2,229.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.65, 8,027.34 and 2,229.63 is: 3,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.65 : 8,027.34 = 2,229.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.65/8,027.34 = 2,229.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.65x = 8,027.34 × 2,229.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.65x = 17,897,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,998.08/5,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.01

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