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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.29, 8,357.12 and 2,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.29, 8,357.12 and 2,062.18 is: 3,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.29 : 8,357.12 = 2,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.29/8,357.12 = 2,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.29x = 8,357.12 × 2,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.29x = 17,233,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,858.18/5,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.33

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