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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.84, 8,341.58 and 2,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.84, 8,341.58 and 2,098.12 is: 3,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.84 : 8,341.58 = 2,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.84/8,341.58 = 2,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.84x = 8,341.58 × 2,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.84x = 17,501,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,635.83/5,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.30

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