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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.98, 8,351.97 and 2,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.98, 8,351.97 and 2,281.08 is: 3,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.98 : 8,351.97 = 2,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.98/8,351.97 = 2,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.98x = 8,351.97 × 2,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.98x = 19,051,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,503.17/5,567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.62

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