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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.44, 8,354.27 and 2,970.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.44, 8,354.27 and 2,970.31 is: 4,457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.44 : 8,354.27 = 2,970.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.44/8,354.27 = 2,970.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.44x = 8,354.27 × 2,970.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.44x = 24,814,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814,771.72/5,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.12

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