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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.74, 8,340.96 and 2,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.74, 8,340.96 and 2,273.04 is: 3,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.74 : 8,340.96 = 2,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.74/8,340.96 = 2,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.74x = 8,340.96 × 2,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.74x = 18,959,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959,335.72/5,560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.50

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