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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.32, 8,071 and 2,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.32, 8,071 and 2,264.28 is: 3,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.32 : 8,071 = 2,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.32/8,071 = 2,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.32x = 8,071 × 2,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.32x = 18,275,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275,003.88/5,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.75

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