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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.27, 8,374.98 and 2,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.27, 8,374.98 and 2,295.63 is: 3,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.27 : 8,374.98 = 2,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.27/8,374.98 = 2,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.27x = 8,374.98 × 2,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.27x = 19,225,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225,855.34/5,583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.48

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