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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.55, 8,361.42 and 2,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.55, 8,361.42 and 2,063.59 is: 3,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.55 : 8,361.42 = 2,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.55/8,361.42 = 2,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.55x = 8,361.42 × 2,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.55x = 17,254,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,521.79/5,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.78

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