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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.10, 8,355.18 and 2,792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.10, 8,355.18 and 2,792.42 is: 4,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.10 : 8,355.18 = 2,792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.10/8,355.18 = 2,792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.10x = 8,355.18 × 2,792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.10x = 23,331,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,171.74/5,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.40

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