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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.46, 8,351.19 and 2,279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.46, 8,351.19 and 2,279.81 is: 3,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.46 : 8,351.19 = 2,279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.46/8,351.19 = 2,279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.46x = 8,351.19 × 2,279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.46x = 19,039,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,084.72/5,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.71

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