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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.66, 8,347.56 and 2,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.66, 8,347.56 and 2,277.22 is: 3,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.66 : 8,347.56 = 2,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.66/8,347.56 = 2,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.66x = 8,347.56 × 2,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.66x = 19,009,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009,230.58/5,564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.06

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