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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.64, 8,337.96 and 2,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.64, 8,337.96 and 2,270.82 is: 3,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.64 : 8,337.96 = 2,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.64/8,337.96 = 2,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.64x = 8,337.96 × 2,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.64x = 18,934,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934,006.33/5,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.23

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