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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.98, 8,355.04 and 2,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.98, 8,355.04 and 2,283.38 is: 3,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.98 : 8,355.04 = 2,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.98/8,355.04 = 2,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.98x = 8,355.04 × 2,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.98x = 19,077,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,731.24/5,567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.33

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