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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.22, 8,357.47 and 2,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.22, 8,357.47 and 2,106.47 is: 3,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.22 : 8,357.47 = 2,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.22/8,357.47 = 2,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.22x = 8,357.47 × 2,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.22x = 17,604,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,759.83/5,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.08

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