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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.78, 8,350.74 and 2,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.78, 8,350.74 and 2,059.43 is: 3,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.78 : 8,350.74 = 2,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.78/8,350.74 = 2,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.78x = 8,350.74 × 2,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.78x = 17,197,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,764.48/5,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.80

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