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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.33, 8,344.35 and 2,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.33, 8,344.35 and 2,277.54 is: 3,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.33 : 8,344.35 = 2,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.33/8,344.35 = 2,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.33x = 8,344.35 × 2,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.33x = 19,004,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,590.90/5,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.82

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