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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.17, 8,354.68 and 2,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.17, 8,354.68 and 2,059.18 is: 3,089.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.17 : 8,354.68 = 2,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.17/8,354.68 = 2,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.17x = 8,354.68 × 2,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.17x = 17,203,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,789.96/5,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.11

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