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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.03, 8,340.25 and 2,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.03, 8,340.25 and 2,274.37 is: 3,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.03 : 8,340.25 = 2,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.03/8,340.25 = 2,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.03x = 8,340.25 × 2,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.03x = 18,968,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968,814.39/5,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.57

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