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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.59, 8,347.89 and 3,100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.59, 8,347.89 and 3,100.71 is: 4,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.59 : 8,347.89 = 3,100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.59/8,347.89 = 3,100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.59x = 8,347.89 × 3,100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.59x = 25,884,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,884,386.00/5,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.45

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