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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.66, 8,028.02 and 2,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.66, 8,028.02 and 2,229.82 is: 3,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.66 : 8,028.02 = 2,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.66/8,028.02 = 2,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.66x = 8,028.02 × 2,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.66x = 17,901,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,025.06/5,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.57

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