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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.34, 8,021.79 and 2,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.34, 8,021.79 and 2,232.24 is: 3,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.34 : 8,021.79 = 2,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.34/8,021.79 = 2,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.34x = 8,021.79 × 2,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.34x = 17,906,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906,560.51/5,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.18

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