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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.08, 8,350.68 and 2,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.08, 8,350.68 and 2,279.32 is: 3,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.08 : 8,350.68 = 2,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.08/8,350.68 = 2,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.08x = 8,350.68 × 2,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.08x = 19,033,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,871.94/5,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.00

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