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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.16, 8,348.04 and 2,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.16, 8,348.04 and 2,104.68 is: 3,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.16 : 8,348.04 = 2,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.16/8,348.04 = 2,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.16x = 8,348.04 × 2,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.16x = 17,569,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,952.83/5,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.00

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