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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.11, 8,347.83 and 2,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.11, 8,347.83 and 2,279.44 is: 3,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.11 : 8,347.83 = 2,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.11/8,347.83 = 2,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.11x = 8,347.83 × 2,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.11x = 19,028,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,377.62/5,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.16

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