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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.93, 8,344.64 and 2,101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.93, 8,344.64 and 2,101.75 is: 3,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.93 : 8,344.64 = 2,101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.93/8,344.64 = 2,101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.93x = 8,344.64 × 2,101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.93x = 17,538,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,336.61/5,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.45

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