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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.83, 8,032.23 and 2,233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.83, 8,032.23 and 2,233.47 is: 3,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.83 : 8,032.23 = 2,233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.83/8,032.23 = 2,233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.83x = 8,032.23 × 2,233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.83x = 17,939,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,744.74/5,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.95

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