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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.77, 8,353.74 and 2,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.77, 8,353.74 and 2,061.44 is: 3,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.77 : 8,353.74 = 2,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.77/8,353.74 = 2,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.77x = 8,353.74 × 2,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.77x = 17,220,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,692.02/5,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.81

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