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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.23, 8,009.67 and 2,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.23, 8,009.67 and 2,219.10 is: 3,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.23 : 8,009.67 = 2,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.23/8,009.67 = 2,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.23x = 8,009.67 × 2,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.23x = 17,774,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,258.70/5,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.75

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