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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.88, 8,354.55 and 2,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.88, 8,354.55 and 2,060.21 is: 3,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.88 : 8,354.55 = 2,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.88/8,354.55 = 2,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.88x = 8,354.55 × 2,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.88x = 17,212,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,085.68/5,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.87

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