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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.95, 8,347.32 and 2,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.95, 8,347.32 and 2,233.95 is: 3,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.95 : 8,347.32 = 2,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.95/8,347.32 = 2,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.95x = 8,347.32 × 2,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.95x = 18,647,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647,472.39/5,564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.88

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