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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.55, 8,359.40 and 2,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.55, 8,359.40 and 2,063.50 is: 3,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.55 : 8,359.40 = 2,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.55/8,359.40 = 2,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.55x = 8,359.40 × 2,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.55x = 17,249,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,621.90/5,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.46

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