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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.16, 8,014.74 and 2,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.16, 8,014.74 and 2,263 is: 3,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.16 : 8,014.74 = 2,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.16/8,014.74 = 2,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.16x = 8,014.74 × 2,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.16x = 18,137,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,356.62/5,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.50

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