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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.18, 8,550.27 and 2,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.18, 8,550.27 and 2,235.54 is: 3,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.18 : 8,550.27 = 2,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.18/8,550.27 = 2,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.18x = 8,550.27 × 2,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.18x = 19,114,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,470.60/5,700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.31

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