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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.72, 8,347.10 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.72, 8,347.10 and 2,277.24 is: 3,415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.72 : 8,347.10 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.72/8,347.10 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.72x = 8,347.10 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.72x = 19,008,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,350.00/5,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.87

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