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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.43, 8,355.61 and 2,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.43, 8,355.61 and 2,283.52 is: 3,425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.43 : 8,355.61 = 2,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.43/8,355.61 = 2,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.43x = 8,355.61 × 2,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.43x = 19,080,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,175.95/5,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.26

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