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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.44, 8,345.28 and 2,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.44, 8,345.28 and 2,754.08 is: 4,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.44 : 8,345.28 = 2,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.44/8,345.28 = 2,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.44x = 8,345.28 × 2,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.44x = 22,983,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,568.74/5,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.69

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