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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.90, 8,350.92 and 2,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.90, 8,350.92 and 2,059.53 is: 3,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.90 : 8,350.92 = 2,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.90/8,350.92 = 2,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.90x = 8,350.92 × 2,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.90x = 17,198,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,970.27/5,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.95

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