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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.89, 8,347.22 and 2,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.89, 8,347.22 and 2,445.08 is: 3,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.89 : 8,347.22 = 2,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.89/8,347.22 = 2,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.89x = 8,347.22 × 2,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.89x = 20,409,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409,642.81/5,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.89

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