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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.91, 8,027.74 and 2,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.91, 8,027.74 and 2,229.88 is: 3,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.91 : 8,027.74 = 2,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.91/8,027.74 = 2,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.91x = 8,027.74 × 2,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.91x = 17,900,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,900,896.87/5,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.39

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