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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.08, 8,364.12 and 2,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.08, 8,364.12 and 2,113.33 is: 3,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.08 : 8,364.12 = 2,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.08/8,364.12 = 2,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.08x = 8,364.12 × 2,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.08x = 17,676,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,676,145.72/5,576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.00

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