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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.34, 8,343.93 and 2,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.34, 8,343.93 and 2,273.45 is: 3,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.34 : 8,343.93 = 2,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.34/8,343.93 = 2,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.34x = 8,343.93 × 2,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.34x = 18,969,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,507.66/5,560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.57

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