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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.63, 7,777.47 and 2,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.63, 7,777.47 and 2,223.36 is: 3,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.63 : 7,777.47 = 2,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.63/7,777.47 = 2,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.63x = 7,777.47 × 2,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.63x = 17,292,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,115.70/5,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.27

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