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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.63, 8,349.66 and 2,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.63, 8,349.66 and 2,281.93 is: 3,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.63 : 8,349.66 = 2,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.63/8,349.66 = 2,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.63x = 8,349.66 × 2,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.63x = 19,053,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053,339.64/5,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.32

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