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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,568.81, 8,349.97 and 2,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,568.81, 8,349.97 and 2,106.33 is: 3,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,568.81 : 8,349.97 = 2,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,568.81/8,349.97 = 2,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,568.81x = 8,349.97 × 2,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,568.81x = 17,587,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,745.29/5,568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.26

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