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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.63, 8,368.97 and 2,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.63, 8,368.97 and 2,247.88 is: 3,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.63 : 8,368.97 = 2,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.63/8,368.97 = 2,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.63x = 8,368.97 × 2,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.63x = 18,812,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812,440.28/5,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.02

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