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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.68, 8,357.75 and 2,284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.68, 8,357.75 and 2,284.03 is: 3,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.68 : 8,357.75 = 2,284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.68/8,357.75 = 2,284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.68x = 8,357.75 × 2,284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.68x = 19,089,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,351.73/5,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.75

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