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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.59, 8,350.58 and 2,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.59, 8,350.58 and 2,104.03 is: 3,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.59 : 8,350.58 = 2,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.59/8,350.58 = 2,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.59x = 8,350.58 × 2,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.59x = 17,569,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,874.70/5,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.74

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