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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.34, 8,363.46 and 2,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.34, 8,363.46 and 2,112.50 is: 3,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.34 : 8,363.46 = 2,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.34/8,363.46 = 2,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.34x = 8,363.46 × 2,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.34x = 17,667,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667,809.25/5,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.92

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