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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.96, 8,362.92 and 2,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.96, 8,362.92 and 2,065.86 is: 3,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.96 : 8,362.92 = 2,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.96/8,362.92 = 2,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.96x = 8,362.92 × 2,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.96x = 17,276,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,621.91/5,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.97

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