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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.48, 8,349.02 and 2,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.48, 8,349.02 and 2,103.56 is: 3,155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.48 : 8,349.02 = 2,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.48/8,349.02 = 2,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.48x = 8,349.02 × 2,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.48x = 17,562,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,664.51/5,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.64

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