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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.16, 8,346.31 and 2,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.16, 8,346.31 and 2,274.95 is: 3,412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.16 : 8,346.31 = 2,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.16/8,346.31 = 2,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.16x = 8,346.31 × 2,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.16x = 18,987,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,453.11/5,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.46

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