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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.89, 8,354.85 and 2,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.89, 8,354.85 and 2,449.17 is: 3,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.89 : 8,354.85 = 2,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.89/8,354.85 = 2,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.89x = 8,354.85 × 2,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.89x = 20,462,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462,447.97/5,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.76

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