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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.75, 8,352.86 and 2,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.75, 8,352.86 and 2,059.08 is: 3,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.75 : 8,352.86 = 2,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.75/8,352.86 = 2,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.75x = 8,352.86 × 2,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.75x = 17,199,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,186.09/5,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.18

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