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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.97, 8,335.13 and 2,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.97, 8,335.13 and 2,268.05 is: 3,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.97 : 8,335.13 = 2,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.97/8,335.13 = 2,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.97x = 8,335.13 × 2,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.97x = 18,904,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904,438.58/5,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.04

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