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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.13, 8,354.93 and 2,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.13, 8,354.93 and 2,060.46 is: 3,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.13 : 8,354.93 = 2,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.13/8,354.93 = 2,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.13x = 8,354.93 × 2,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.13x = 17,214,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,988.77/5,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.26

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