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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.93, 8,533.41 and 2,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.93, 8,533.41 and 2,223.75 is: 3,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.93 : 8,533.41 = 2,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.93/8,533.41 = 2,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.93x = 8,533.41 × 2,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.93x = 18,976,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,170.49/5,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.63

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