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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.88, 8,029.56 and 2,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.88, 8,029.56 and 2,233.94 is: 3,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.88 : 8,029.56 = 2,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.88/8,029.56 = 2,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.88x = 8,029.56 × 2,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.88x = 17,937,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,523.50/5,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.13

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