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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.42, 8,340.64 and 2,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.42, 8,340.64 and 2,273.51 is: 3,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.42 : 8,340.64 = 2,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.42/8,340.64 = 2,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.42x = 8,340.64 × 2,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.42x = 18,962,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,528.45/5,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.27

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