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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.20, 8,350.08 and 2,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.20, 8,350.08 and 2,281.44 is: 3,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.20 : 8,350.08 = 2,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.20/8,350.08 = 2,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.20x = 8,350.08 × 2,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.20x = 19,050,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,206.52/5,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.64

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