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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.68, 8,348.04 and 2,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.68, 8,348.04 and 2,971.20 is: 4,453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.68 : 8,348.04 = 2,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.68/8,348.04 = 2,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.68x = 8,348.04 × 2,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.68x = 24,803,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,803,696.45/5,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.34

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