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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.25, 8,348.08 and 2,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.25, 8,348.08 and 2,056.42 is: 3,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.25 : 8,348.08 = 2,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.25/8,348.08 = 2,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.25x = 8,348.08 × 2,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.25x = 17,167,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167,158.67/5,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.38

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