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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.55, 8,343.24 and 2,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.55, 8,343.24 and 2,273.76 is: 3,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.55 : 8,343.24 = 2,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.55/8,343.24 = 2,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.55x = 8,343.24 × 2,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.55x = 18,970,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970,525.38/5,561.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.01

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