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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.53, 8,346.77 and 2,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.53, 8,346.77 and 2,277.95 is: 3,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.53 : 8,346.77 = 2,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.53/8,346.77 = 2,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.53x = 8,346.77 × 2,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.53x = 19,013,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,471.60/5,565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.29

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