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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.61, 8,352.08 and 2,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.61, 8,352.08 and 2,104.13 is: 3,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.61 : 8,352.08 = 2,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.61/8,352.08 = 2,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.61x = 8,352.08 × 2,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.61x = 17,573,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,809.81/5,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.01

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