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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.36, 8,351.94 and 2,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.36, 8,351.94 and 2,104.60 is: 3,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.36 : 8,351.94 = 2,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.36/8,351.94 = 2,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.36x = 8,351.94 × 2,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.36x = 17,577,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,492.92/5,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.81

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