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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.94, 8,363.61 and 2,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.94, 8,363.61 and 2,065.07 is: 3,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.94 : 8,363.61 = 2,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.94/8,363.61 = 2,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.94x = 8,363.61 × 2,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.94x = 17,271,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,461.01/5,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.17

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