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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.80, 8,356.77 and 2,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.80, 8,356.77 and 2,061.75 is: 3,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.80 : 8,356.77 = 2,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.80/8,356.77 = 2,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.80x = 8,356.77 × 2,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.80x = 17,229,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,570.55/5,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.84

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