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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.71, 8,353.77 and 2,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.71, 8,353.77 and 2,060.83 is: 3,088.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.71 : 8,353.77 = 2,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.71/8,353.77 = 2,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.71x = 8,353.77 × 2,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.71x = 17,215,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,699.83/5,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.73

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