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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.32, 8,344.95 and 2,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.32, 8,344.95 and 2,233.05 is: 3,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.32 : 8,344.95 = 2,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.32/8,344.95 = 2,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.32x = 8,344.95 × 2,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.32x = 18,634,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634,690.60/5,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.56

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