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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.44, 8,345.94 and 2,790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.44, 8,345.94 and 2,790.64 is: 4,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.44 : 8,345.94 = 2,790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.44/8,345.94 = 2,790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.44x = 8,345.94 × 2,790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.44x = 23,290,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,514.00/5,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.60

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