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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.31, 8,013.47 and 2,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.31, 8,013.47 and 2,223.95 is: 3,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.31 : 8,013.47 = 2,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.31/8,013.47 = 2,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.31x = 8,013.47 × 2,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.31x = 17,821,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,505.42/5,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.80

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