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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.90, 8,346.98 and 2,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.90, 8,346.98 and 2,277.26 is: 3,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.90 : 8,346.98 = 2,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.90/8,346.98 = 2,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.90x = 8,346.98 × 2,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.90x = 19,008,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,232.29/5,563.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.35

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