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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.40, 8,342.94 and 2,053.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.40, 8,342.94 and 2,053.47 is: 3,078.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.40 : 8,342.94 = 2,053.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.40/8,342.94 = 2,053.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.40x = 8,342.94 × 2,053.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.40x = 17,131,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,977.00/5,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.30

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