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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.08, 8,354.46 and 2,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.08, 8,354.46 and 2,060.54 is: 3,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.08 : 8,354.46 = 2,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.08/8,354.46 = 2,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.08x = 8,354.46 × 2,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.08x = 17,214,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,699.01/5,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.01

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