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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.58, 8,358.46 and 2,060.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.58, 8,358.46 and 2,060.95 is: 3,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.58 : 8,358.46 = 2,060.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.58/8,358.46 = 2,060.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.58x = 8,358.46 × 2,060.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.58x = 17,226,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,342.09/5,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.27

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