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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.97, 8,351.99 and 2,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.97, 8,351.99 and 2,281.06 is: 3,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.97 : 8,351.99 = 2,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.97/8,351.99 = 2,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.97x = 8,351.99 × 2,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.97x = 19,051,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,390.31/5,567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.60

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