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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.74, 8,361.71 and 2,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.74, 8,361.71 and 2,063.78 is: 3,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.74 : 8,361.71 = 2,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.74/8,361.71 = 2,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.74x = 8,361.71 × 2,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.74x = 17,256,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,677.74/5,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.07

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