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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.36, 8,345.25 and 2,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.36, 8,345.25 and 2,054.53 is: 3,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.36 : 8,345.25 = 2,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.36/8,345.25 = 2,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.36x = 8,345.25 × 2,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.36x = 17,145,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,540.48/5,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.55

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