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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.66, 8,347.56 and 2,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.66, 8,347.56 and 2,276.20 is: 3,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.66 : 8,347.56 = 2,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.66/8,347.56 = 2,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.66x = 8,347.56 × 2,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.66x = 19,000,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000,716.07/5,560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.99

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