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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.97, 8,348.99 and 2,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.97, 8,348.99 and 2,279.06 is: 3,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.97 : 8,348.99 = 2,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.97/8,348.99 = 2,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.97x = 8,348.99 × 2,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.97x = 19,027,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,849.15/5,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.60

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