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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.19, 8,349.05 and 2,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.19, 8,349.05 and 2,642.36 is: 3,960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.19 : 8,349.05 = 2,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.19/8,349.05 = 2,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.19x = 8,349.05 × 2,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.19x = 22,061,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,160.62/5,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.58

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