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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.92, 8,350.93 and 2,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.92, 8,350.93 and 2,057.84 is: 3,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.92 : 8,350.93 = 2,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.92/8,350.93 = 2,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.92x = 8,350.93 × 2,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.92x = 17,184,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,877.79/5,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.96

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