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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.02, 8,361.59 and 2,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.02, 8,361.59 and 2,066.69 is: 3,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.02 : 8,361.59 = 2,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.02/8,361.59 = 2,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.02x = 8,361.59 × 2,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.02x = 17,280,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,762.30/5,575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.68

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