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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.56, 8,019.81 and 2,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.56, 8,019.81 and 2,223.99 is: 3,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.56 : 8,019.81 = 2,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.56/8,019.81 = 2,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.56x = 8,019.81 × 2,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.56x = 17,835,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,835,977.24/5,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.22

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