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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.13, 8,349.48 and 2,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.13, 8,349.48 and 2,056.62 is: 3,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.13 : 8,349.48 = 2,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.13/8,349.48 = 2,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.13x = 8,349.48 × 2,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.13x = 17,171,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,707.56/5,564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.14

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