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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.16, 8,361.57 and 2,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.16, 8,361.57 and 2,061.56 is: 3,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.16 : 8,361.57 = 2,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.16/8,361.57 = 2,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.16x = 8,361.57 × 2,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.16x = 17,237,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,922.56/5,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.58

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