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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.49, 8,358.55 and 2,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.49, 8,358.55 and 2,283.11 is: 3,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.49 : 8,358.55 = 2,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.49/8,358.55 = 2,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.49x = 8,358.55 × 2,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.49x = 19,083,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,450.15/5,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.59

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