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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.06, 8,034.64 and 2,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.06, 8,034.64 and 2,234.23 is: 3,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.06 : 8,034.64 = 2,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.06/8,034.64 = 2,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.06x = 8,034.64 × 2,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.06x = 17,951,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,265.82/5,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.21

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