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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.19, 8,357.04 and 2,281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.19, 8,357.04 and 2,281.97 is: 3,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.19 : 8,357.04 = 2,281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.19/8,357.04 = 2,281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.19x = 8,357.04 × 2,281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.19x = 19,070,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070,514.57/5,571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.06

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