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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.68, 8,356.10 and 1,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.68, 8,356.10 and 1,822.44 is: 2,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.68 : 8,356.10 = 1,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.68/8,356.10 = 1,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.68x = 8,356.10 × 1,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.68x = 15,228,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,490.88/5,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.69

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