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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.79, 8,015.55 and 2,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.79, 8,015.55 and 2,223.95 is: 3,337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.79 : 8,015.55 = 2,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.79/8,015.55 = 2,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.79x = 8,015.55 × 2,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.79x = 17,826,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,142.34/5,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.11

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