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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.13, 8,351.92 and 2,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.13, 8,351.92 and 2,058.45 is: 3,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.13 : 8,351.92 = 2,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.13/8,351.92 = 2,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.13x = 8,351.92 × 2,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.13x = 17,192,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,025.31/5,565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.24

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