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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.34, 8,347.62 and 2,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.34, 8,347.62 and 2,277.72 is: 3,417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.34 : 8,347.62 = 2,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.34/8,347.62 = 2,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.34x = 8,347.62 × 2,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.34x = 19,013,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,541.03/5,564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.03

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