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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.67, 8,343.36 and 2,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.67, 8,343.36 and 2,274.45 is: 3,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.67 : 8,343.36 = 2,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.67/8,343.36 = 2,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.67x = 8,343.36 × 2,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.67x = 18,976,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,555.15/5,564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.19

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