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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.10, 8,355.75 and 2,063.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.10, 8,355.75 and 2,063.11 is: 3,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.10 : 8,355.75 = 2,063.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.10/8,355.75 = 2,063.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.10x = 8,355.75 × 2,063.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.10x = 17,238,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,831.38/5,574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.67

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