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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.17, 8,357.68 and 2,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.17, 8,357.68 and 2,061.18 is: 3,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.17 : 8,357.68 = 2,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.17/8,357.68 = 2,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.17x = 8,357.68 × 2,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.17x = 17,226,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,682.86/5,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.11

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