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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.12, 8,357.92 and 2,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.12, 8,357.92 and 2,062.44 is: 3,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.12 : 8,357.92 = 2,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.12/8,357.92 = 2,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.12x = 8,357.92 × 2,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.12x = 17,237,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,708.52/5,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.23

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