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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.70, 8,346.45 and 2,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.70, 8,346.45 and 2,278.14 is: 3,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.70 : 8,346.45 = 2,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.70/8,346.45 = 2,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.70x = 8,346.45 × 2,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.70x = 19,014,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,381.60/5,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.96

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