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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.34, 8,078.14 and 2,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.34, 8,078.14 and 2,263.11 is: 3,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.34 : 8,078.14 = 2,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.34/8,078.14 = 2,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.34x = 8,078.14 × 2,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.34x = 18,281,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,719.42/5,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.98

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