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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.08, 8,362.62 and 2,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.08, 8,362.62 and 2,112.33 is: 3,168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.08 : 8,362.62 = 2,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.08/8,362.62 = 2,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.08x = 8,362.62 × 2,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.08x = 17,664,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,591.48/5,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.49

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