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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.22, 8,341.45 and 2,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.22, 8,341.45 and 2,273.58 is: 3,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.22 : 8,341.45 = 2,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.22/8,341.45 = 2,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.22x = 8,341.45 × 2,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.22x = 18,964,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,948.21/5,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.83

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