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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.58, 8,359.96 and 2,061.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.58, 8,359.96 and 2,061.95 is: 3,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.58 : 8,359.96 = 2,061.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.58/8,359.96 = 2,061.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.58x = 8,359.96 × 2,061.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.58x = 17,237,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,819.52/5,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.77

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