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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.66, 8,341.85 and 2,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.66, 8,341.85 and 2,273.44 is: 3,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.66 : 8,341.85 = 2,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.66/8,341.85 = 2,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.66x = 8,341.85 × 2,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.66x = 18,964,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,695.46/5,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.67

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