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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.17, 8,333.08 and 2,270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.17, 8,333.08 and 2,270.03 is: 3,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.17 : 8,333.08 = 2,270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.17/8,333.08 = 2,270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.17x = 8,333.08 × 2,270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.17x = 18,916,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916,294.25/5,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.78

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