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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.67, 8,347.61 and 2,057.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.67, 8,347.61 and 2,057.33 is: 3,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.67 : 8,347.61 = 2,057.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.67/8,347.61 = 2,057.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.67x = 8,347.61 × 2,057.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.67x = 17,173,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173,814.49/5,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.67

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