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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.06, 8,338.71 and 2,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.06, 8,338.71 and 2,270.54 is: 3,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.06 : 8,338.71 = 2,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.06/8,338.71 = 2,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.06x = 8,338.71 × 2,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.06x = 18,933,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,374.60/5,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.47

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