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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,568.61, 8,355.08 and 2,106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,568.61, 8,355.08 and 2,106.13 is: 3,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,568.61 : 8,355.08 = 2,106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,568.61/8,355.08 = 2,106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,568.61x = 8,355.08 × 2,106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,568.61x = 17,596,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596,884.64/5,568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.01

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