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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.47, 8,343.91 and 2,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.47, 8,343.91 and 2,276.71 is: 3,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.47 : 8,343.91 = 2,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.47/8,343.91 = 2,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.47x = 8,343.91 × 2,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.47x = 18,996,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996,610.23/5,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.08

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