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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.88, 8,358.50 and 2,061.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.88, 8,358.50 and 2,061.29 is: 3,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.88 : 8,358.50 = 2,061.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.88/8,358.50 = 2,061.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.88x = 8,358.50 × 2,061.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.88x = 17,229,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,292.47/5,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.19

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