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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.31, 8,350.72 and 2,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.31, 8,350.72 and 2,106.83 is: 3,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.31 : 8,350.72 = 2,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.31/8,350.72 = 2,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.31x = 8,350.72 × 2,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.31x = 17,593,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,495.13/5,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.01

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