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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.96, 8,344.42 and 2,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.96, 8,344.42 and 2,276.05 is: 3,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.96 : 8,344.42 = 2,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.96/8,344.42 = 2,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.96x = 8,344.42 × 2,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.96x = 18,992,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992,290.59/5,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.06

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