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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.93, 8,348.31 and 2,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.93, 8,348.31 and 2,277.14 is: 3,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.93 : 8,348.31 = 2,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.93/8,348.31 = 2,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.93x = 8,348.31 × 2,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.93x = 19,010,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,010,270.63/5,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.08

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