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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.37, 8,356.11 and 2,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.37, 8,356.11 and 2,061.32 is: 3,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.37 : 8,356.11 = 2,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.37/8,356.11 = 2,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.37x = 8,356.11 × 2,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.37x = 17,224,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,574.88/5,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.18

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