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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.74, 8,363.37 and 2,066.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.74, 8,363.37 and 2,066.07 is: 3,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.74 : 8,363.37 = 2,066.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.74/8,363.37 = 2,066.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.74x = 8,363.37 × 2,066.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.74x = 17,279,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,307.86/5,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.68

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