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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.91, 7,951.55 and 2,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.91, 7,951.55 and 2,223.75 is: 3,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.91 : 7,951.55 = 2,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.91/7,951.55 = 2,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.91x = 7,951.55 × 2,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.91x = 17,682,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,248.19/5,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.81

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