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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.68, 8,356.05 and 2,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.68, 8,356.05 and 2,062.44 is: 3,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.68 : 8,356.05 = 2,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.68/8,356.05 = 2,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.68x = 8,356.05 × 2,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.68x = 17,233,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,851.76/5,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.90

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