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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.93, 8,347.32 and 2,278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.93, 8,347.32 and 2,278.01 is: 3,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.93 : 8,347.32 = 2,278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.93/8,347.32 = 2,278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.93x = 8,347.32 × 2,278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.93x = 19,015,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,299.30/5,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.99

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