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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.42, 8,351.69 and 2,058.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.42, 8,351.69 and 2,058.35 is: 3,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.42 : 8,351.69 = 2,058.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.42/8,351.69 = 2,058.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.42x = 8,351.69 × 2,058.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.42x = 17,190,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,649.06/5,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.73

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