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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.64, 8,342.46 and 2,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.64, 8,342.46 and 2,273.82 is: 3,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.64 : 8,342.46 = 2,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.64/8,342.46 = 2,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.64x = 8,342.46 × 2,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.64x = 18,969,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,252.40/5,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.73

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