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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.86, 8,365.08 and 2,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.86, 8,365.08 and 2,113.14 is: 3,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.86 : 8,365.08 = 2,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.86/8,365.08 = 2,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.86x = 8,365.08 × 2,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.86x = 17,676,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676,585.15/5,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.20

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