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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.42, 8,351.73 and 2,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.42, 8,351.73 and 2,280.84 is: 3,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.42 : 8,351.73 = 2,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.42/8,351.73 = 2,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.42x = 8,351.73 × 2,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.42x = 19,048,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,959.85/5,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.51

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