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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.26, 8,351.13 and 2,057.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.26, 8,351.13 and 2,057.69 is: 3,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.26 : 8,351.13 = 2,057.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.26/8,351.13 = 2,057.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.26x = 8,351.13 × 2,057.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.26x = 17,183,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,994.93/5,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.73

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