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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.45, 8,348.40 and 2,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.45, 8,348.40 and 2,277.90 is: 3,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.45 : 8,348.40 = 2,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.45/8,348.40 = 2,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.45x = 8,348.40 × 2,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.45x = 19,016,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016,820.36/5,562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.78

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