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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.93, 8,352.14 and 2,103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.93, 8,352.14 and 2,103.45 is: 3,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.93 : 8,352.14 = 2,103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.93/8,352.14 = 2,103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.93x = 8,352.14 × 2,103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.93x = 17,568,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568,298.37/5,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.40

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