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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.98, 8,349.04 and 2,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.98, 8,349.04 and 2,279.37 is: 3,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.98 : 8,349.04 = 2,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.98/8,349.04 = 2,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.98x = 8,349.04 × 2,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.98x = 19,030,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,551.30/5,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.31

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