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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.18, 8,343.59 and 2,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.18, 8,343.59 and 2,055.84 is: 3,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.18 : 8,343.59 = 2,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.18/8,343.59 = 2,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.18x = 8,343.59 × 2,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.18x = 17,153,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,091.43/5,564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.77

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