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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.72, 8,337 and 2,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.72, 8,337 and 2,271.96 is: 3,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.72 : 8,337 = 2,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.72/8,337 = 2,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.72x = 8,337 × 2,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.72x = 18,941,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941,330.52/5,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.05

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