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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.93, 8,346.81 and 2,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.93, 8,346.81 and 2,276.14 is: 3,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.93 : 8,346.81 = 2,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.93/8,346.81 = 2,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.93x = 8,346.81 × 2,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.93x = 18,998,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998,508.11/5,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.58

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