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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.36, 8,351.03 and 2,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.36, 8,351.03 and 2,280.46 is: 3,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.36 : 8,351.03 = 2,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.36/8,351.03 = 2,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.36x = 8,351.03 × 2,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.36x = 19,044,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,145.27/5,567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.68

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