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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.18, 8,340.03 and 2,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.18, 8,340.03 and 2,095.38 is: 3,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.18 : 8,340.03 = 2,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.18/8,340.03 = 2,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.18x = 8,340.03 × 2,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.18x = 17,475,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,532.06/5,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.85

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