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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.40, 8,312.28 and 5,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.40, 8,312.28 and 5,079.84 is: 7,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.40 : 8,312.28 = 5,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.40/8,312.28 = 5,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.40x = 8,312.28 × 5,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.40x = 42,225,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225,052.44/5,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.25

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