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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.59, 8,344.31 and 2,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.59, 8,344.31 and 2,273.70 is: 3,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.59 : 8,344.31 = 2,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.59/8,344.31 = 2,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.59x = 8,344.31 × 2,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.59x = 18,972,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972,446.28/5,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.95

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