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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.84, 8,362.26 and 2,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.84, 8,362.26 and 2,066.06 is: 3,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.84 : 8,362.26 = 2,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.84/8,362.26 = 2,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.84x = 8,362.26 × 2,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.84x = 17,276,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,889.08/5,574.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.08

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