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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.36, 8,351.44 and 2,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.36, 8,351.44 and 2,897.22 is: 4,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.36 : 8,351.44 = 2,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.36/8,351.44 = 2,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.36x = 8,351.44 × 2,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.36x = 24,195,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,983.07/5,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.60

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