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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.96, 8,360.69 and 2,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.96, 8,360.69 and 2,016.62 is: 3,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.96 : 8,360.69 = 2,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.96/8,360.69 = 2,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.96x = 8,360.69 × 2,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.96x = 16,860,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860,282.78/5,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.29

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