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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.39, 8,343.55 and 2,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.39, 8,343.55 and 2,232.14 is: 3,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.39 : 8,343.55 = 2,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.39/8,343.55 = 2,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.39x = 8,343.55 × 2,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.39x = 18,623,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623,966.12/5,562.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.20

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