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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.97, 8,353.41 and 1,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.97, 8,353.41 and 1,871.29 is: 2,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.97 : 8,353.41 = 1,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.97/8,353.41 = 1,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.97x = 8,353.41 × 1,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.97x = 15,631,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,652.60/5,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.91

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