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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.50, 8,363.66 and 2,112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.50, 8,363.66 and 2,112.75 is: 3,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.50 : 8,363.66 = 2,112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.50/8,363.66 = 2,112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.50x = 8,363.66 × 2,112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.50x = 17,670,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,312.10/5,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.28

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