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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.62, 8,357.08 and 2,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.62, 8,357.08 and 2,283.64 is: 3,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.62 : 8,357.08 = 2,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.62/8,357.08 = 2,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.62x = 8,357.08 × 2,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.62x = 19,084,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,562.17/5,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.93

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