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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.31, 8,343.99 and 2,274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.31, 8,343.99 and 2,274.87 is: 3,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.31 : 8,343.99 = 2,274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.31/8,343.99 = 2,274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.31x = 8,343.99 × 2,274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.31x = 18,981,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,492.53/5,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.07

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