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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.34, 8,364.52 and 2,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.34, 8,364.52 and 2,113.59 is: 3,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.34 : 8,364.52 = 2,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.34/8,364.52 = 2,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.34x = 8,364.52 × 2,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.34x = 17,679,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,187.95/5,576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.39

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