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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.56, 8,301.96 and 2,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.56, 8,301.96 and 2,071.12 is: 3,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.56 : 8,301.96 = 2,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.56/8,301.96 = 2,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.56x = 8,301.96 × 2,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.56x = 17,194,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,355.40/5,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.72

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