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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.79, 8,009.34 and 2,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.79, 8,009.34 and 2,223.13 is: 3,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.79 : 8,009.34 = 2,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.79/8,009.34 = 2,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.79x = 8,009.34 × 2,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.79x = 17,805,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805,804.03/5,343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.06

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