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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.70, 8,347.19 and 2,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.70, 8,347.19 and 2,275.49 is: 3,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.70 : 8,347.19 = 2,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.70/8,347.19 = 2,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.70x = 8,347.19 × 2,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.70x = 18,993,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993,956.86/5,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.29

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