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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.47, 8,008.74 and 2,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.47, 8,008.74 and 2,223.63 is: 3,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.47 : 8,008.74 = 2,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.47/8,008.74 = 2,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.47x = 8,008.74 × 2,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.47x = 17,808,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808,474.53/5,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.00

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