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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.76, 8,351.16 and 2,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.76, 8,351.16 and 2,105.68 is: 3,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.76 : 8,351.16 = 2,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.76/8,351.16 = 2,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.76x = 8,351.16 × 2,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.76x = 17,584,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,870.59/5,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.07

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