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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.89, 8,356.35 and 2,450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.89, 8,356.35 and 2,450.17 is: 3,675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.89 : 8,356.35 = 2,450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.89/8,356.35 = 2,450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.89x = 8,356.35 × 2,450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.89x = 20,474,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,478.08/5,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.26

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