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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.08, 8,353.74 and 2,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.08, 8,353.74 and 2,057.28 is: 3,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.08 : 8,353.74 = 2,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.08/8,353.74 = 2,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.08x = 8,353.74 × 2,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.08x = 17,185,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,994.03/5,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.97

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