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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.50, 8,351.52 and 2,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.50, 8,351.52 and 2,281.70 is: 3,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.50 : 8,351.52 = 2,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.50/8,351.52 = 2,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.50x = 8,351.52 × 2,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.50x = 19,055,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,663.18/5,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.43

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