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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.92, 8,347.98 and 2,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.92, 8,347.98 and 2,057.59 is: 3,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.92 : 8,347.98 = 2,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.92/8,347.98 = 2,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.92x = 8,347.98 × 2,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.92x = 17,176,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,679.79/5,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.05

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