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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.37, 8,332.98 and 2,272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.37, 8,332.98 and 2,272.77 is: 3,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.37 : 8,332.98 = 2,272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.37/8,332.98 = 2,272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.37x = 8,332.98 × 2,272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.37x = 18,938,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,964.53/5,557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.90

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