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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.09, 8,348.87 and 2,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.09, 8,348.87 and 2,278.13 is: 3,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.09 : 8,348.87 = 2,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.09/8,348.87 = 2,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.09x = 8,348.87 × 2,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.09x = 19,019,775.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,775.16/5,564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.31

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