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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.14, 8,346.17 and 2,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.14, 8,346.17 and 2,233.89 is: 3,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.14 : 8,346.17 = 2,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.14/8,346.17 = 2,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.14x = 8,346.17 × 2,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.14x = 18,644,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644,431.29/5,564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.82

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