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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.81, 8,349.28 and 2,102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.81, 8,349.28 and 2,102.63 is: 3,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.81 : 8,349.28 = 2,102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.81/8,349.28 = 2,102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.81x = 8,349.28 × 2,102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.81x = 17,555,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,399.60/5,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.02

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