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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.58, 8,356.13 and 3,103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.58, 8,356.13 and 3,103.54 is: 4,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.58 : 8,356.13 = 3,103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.58/8,356.13 = 3,103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.58x = 8,356.13 × 3,103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.58x = 25,933,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933,583.70/5,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.45

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