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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.94, 8,437.40 and 2,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.94, 8,437.40 and 2,293.22 is: 3,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.94 : 8,437.40 = 2,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.94/8,437.40 = 2,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.94x = 8,437.40 × 2,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.94x = 19,348,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,814.43/5,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.44

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