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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.74, 8,366.38 and 2,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.74, 8,366.38 and 2,068.08 is: 3,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.74 : 8,366.38 = 2,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.74/8,366.38 = 2,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.74x = 8,366.38 × 2,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.74x = 17,302,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,343.15/5,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.70

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