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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.67, 8,355.43 and 2,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.67, 8,355.43 and 2,059.68 is: 3,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.67 : 8,355.43 = 2,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.67/8,355.43 = 2,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.67x = 8,355.43 × 2,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.67x = 17,209,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,512.06/5,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.86

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