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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.25, 8,343.10 and 2,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.25, 8,343.10 and 2,277.55 is: 3,413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.25 : 8,343.10 = 2,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.25/8,343.10 = 2,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.25x = 8,343.10 × 2,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.25x = 19,001,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,840.68/5,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.76

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