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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.24, 8,349.10 and 2,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.24, 8,349.10 and 2,102.52 is: 3,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.24 : 8,349.10 = 2,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.24/8,349.10 = 2,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.24x = 8,349.10 × 2,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.24x = 17,554,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,149.73/5,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.25

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