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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.81, 8,351.98 and 2,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.81, 8,351.98 and 2,058.29 is: 3,088.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.81 : 8,351.98 = 2,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.81/8,351.98 = 2,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.81x = 8,351.98 × 2,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.81x = 17,190,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,781.33/5,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.64

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