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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.26, 8,354.13 and 2,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.26, 8,354.13 and 2,059.69 is: 3,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.26 : 8,354.13 = 2,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.26/8,354.13 = 2,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.26x = 8,354.13 × 2,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.26x = 17,206,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206,918.02/5,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.73

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