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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.63, 8,362.12 and 2,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.63, 8,362.12 and 2,065.52 is: 3,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.63 : 8,362.12 = 2,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.63/8,362.12 = 2,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.63x = 8,362.12 × 2,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.63x = 17,272,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,086.87/5,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.34

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