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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.31, 8,233.34 and 2,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.31, 8,233.34 and 2,200.32 is: 3,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.31 : 8,233.34 = 2,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.31/8,233.34 = 2,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.31x = 8,233.34 × 2,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.31x = 18,115,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115,971.67/5,486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.03

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