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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.63, 8,360.62 and 2,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.63, 8,360.62 and 2,064.52 is: 3,096.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.63 : 8,360.62 = 2,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.63/8,360.62 = 2,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.63x = 8,360.62 × 2,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.63x = 17,260,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,615.08/5,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.84

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