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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.81, 8,352.97 and 2,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.81, 8,352.97 and 2,108.33 is: 3,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.81 : 8,352.97 = 2,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.81/8,352.97 = 2,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.81x = 8,352.97 × 2,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.81x = 17,610,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,817.24/5,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.27

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