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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.89, 8,348.53 and 2,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.89, 8,348.53 and 2,281.18 is: 3,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.89 : 8,348.53 = 2,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.89/8,348.53 = 2,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.89x = 8,348.53 × 2,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.89x = 19,044,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,499.67/5,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.19

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