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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.71, 8,354.57 and 2,284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.71, 8,354.57 and 2,284.35 is: 3,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.71 : 8,354.57 = 2,284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.71/8,354.57 = 2,284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.71x = 8,354.57 × 2,284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.71x = 19,084,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,750.56/5,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.53

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