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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.56, 8,351.58 and 2,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.56, 8,351.58 and 2,105.08 is: 3,157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.56 : 8,351.58 = 2,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.56/8,351.58 = 2,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.56x = 8,351.58 × 2,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.56x = 17,580,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,744.03/5,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.71

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