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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.66, 8,348.87 and 2,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.66, 8,348.87 and 2,057.53 is: 3,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.66 : 8,348.87 = 2,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.66/8,348.87 = 2,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.66x = 8,348.87 × 2,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.66x = 17,178,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,026.94/5,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.32

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