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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.61, 8,353.58 and 2,105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.61, 8,353.58 and 2,105.13 is: 3,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.61 : 8,353.58 = 2,105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.61/8,353.58 = 2,105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.61x = 8,353.58 × 2,105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.61x = 17,585,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585,371.87/5,567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.51

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