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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.68, 8,351.28 and 2,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.68, 8,351.28 and 2,107.20 is: 3,159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.68 : 8,351.28 = 2,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.68/8,351.28 = 2,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.68x = 8,351.28 × 2,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.68x = 17,597,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597,817.22/5,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.57

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