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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.15, 8,339.35 and 2,047.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.15, 8,339.35 and 2,047.19 is: 3,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.15 : 8,339.35 = 2,047.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.15/8,339.35 = 2,047.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.15x = 8,339.35 × 2,047.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.15x = 17,072,232.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,232.10/5,557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.12

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