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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.04, 8,014.43 and 2,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.04, 8,014.43 and 2,223.20 is: 3,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.04 : 8,014.43 = 2,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.04/8,014.43 = 2,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.04x = 8,014.43 × 2,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.04x = 17,817,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,648.78/5,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.99

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