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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.36, 8,355.55 and 2,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.36, 8,355.55 and 2,282.86 is: 3,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.36 : 8,355.55 = 2,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.36/8,355.55 = 2,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.36x = 8,355.55 × 2,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.36x = 19,074,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,545.17/5,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.29

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