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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.91, 8,362.99 and 2,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.91, 8,362.99 and 2,067.96 is: 3,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.91 : 8,362.99 = 2,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.91/8,362.99 = 2,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.91x = 8,362.99 × 2,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.91x = 17,294,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,362.75/5,578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.95

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