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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.64, 8,347.14 and 2,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.64, 8,347.14 and 2,641.44 is: 3,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.64 : 8,347.14 = 2,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.64/8,347.14 = 2,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.64x = 8,347.14 × 2,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.64x = 22,048,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048,469.48/5,564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.25

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