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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.36, 8,343.96 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.36, 8,343.96 and 2,277 is: 3,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.36 : 8,343.96 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.36/8,343.96 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.36x = 8,343.96 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.36x = 18,999,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999,196.92/5,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.67

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