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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.16, 8,352.70 and 2,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.16, 8,352.70 and 2,795.09 is: 4,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.16 : 8,352.70 = 2,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.16/8,352.70 = 2,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.16x = 8,352.70 × 2,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.16x = 23,346,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346,499.49/5,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.10

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