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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.99, 8,356.49 and 2,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.99, 8,356.49 and 2,283.49 is: 3,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.99 : 8,356.49 = 2,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.99/8,356.49 = 2,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.99x = 8,356.49 × 2,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.99x = 19,081,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,081,908.15/5,570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.23

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