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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.44, 8,349.80 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.44, 8,349.80 and 2,277.24 is: 3,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.44 : 8,349.80 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.44/8,349.80 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.44x = 8,349.80 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.44x = 19,014,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,498.55/5,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.92

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