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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.62, 8,342.68 and 2,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.62, 8,342.68 and 2,443.25 is: 3,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.62 : 8,342.68 = 2,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.62/8,342.68 = 2,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.62x = 8,342.68 × 2,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.62x = 20,383,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,383,219.62/5,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.64

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