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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.61, 8,333.42 and 2,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.61, 8,333.42 and 2,268.70 is: 3,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.61 : 8,333.42 = 2,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.61/8,333.42 = 2,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.61x = 8,333.42 × 2,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.61x = 18,906,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906,021.74/5,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.05

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