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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.31, 8,355.88 and 2,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.31, 8,355.88 and 2,060.77 is: 3,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.31 : 8,355.88 = 2,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.31/8,355.88 = 2,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.31x = 8,355.88 × 2,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.31x = 17,219,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,546.83/5,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.75

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