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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.70, 8,355.33 and 2,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.70, 8,355.33 and 2,107.50 is: 3,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.70 : 8,355.33 = 2,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.70/8,355.33 = 2,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.70x = 8,355.33 × 2,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.70x = 17,608,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,857.98/5,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.98

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