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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,568.62, 8,354.07 and 2,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,568.62, 8,354.07 and 2,281.64 is: 3,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,568.62 : 8,354.07 = 2,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,568.62/8,354.07 = 2,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,568.62x = 8,354.07 × 2,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,568.62x = 19,060,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060,938.50/5,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.92

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