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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.74, 8,043.47 and 2,200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.74, 8,043.47 and 2,200.88 is: 3,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.74 : 8,043.47 = 2,200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.74/8,043.47 = 2,200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.74x = 8,043.47 × 2,200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.74x = 17,702,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,729.61/5,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.83

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