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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.34, 8,347.34 and 2,279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.34, 8,347.34 and 2,279.54 is: 3,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.34 : 8,347.34 = 2,279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.34/8,347.34 = 2,279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.34x = 8,347.34 × 2,279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.34x = 19,028,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,095.42/5,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.81

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