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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.03, 8,354.71 and 2,285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.03, 8,354.71 and 2,285.29 is: 3,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.03 : 8,354.71 = 2,285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.03/8,354.71 = 2,285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.03x = 8,354.71 × 2,285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.03x = 19,092,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,935.22/5,574.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.34

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