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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.66, 8,348.57 and 2,276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.66, 8,348.57 and 2,276.46 is: 3,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.66 : 8,348.57 = 2,276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.66/8,348.57 = 2,276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.66x = 8,348.57 × 2,276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.66x = 19,005,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,174.28/5,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.72

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