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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.27, 8,361.96 and 2,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.27, 8,361.96 and 2,066.94 is: 3,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.27 : 8,361.96 = 2,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.27/8,361.96 = 2,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.27x = 8,361.96 × 2,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.27x = 17,283,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,627.79/5,575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.05

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