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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.10, 8,354.25 and 2,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.10, 8,354.25 and 2,062.11 is: 3,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.10 : 8,354.25 = 2,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.10/8,354.25 = 2,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.10x = 8,354.25 × 2,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.10x = 17,227,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,382.47/5,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.17

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