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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.88, 7,667.34 and 3,667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.88, 7,667.34 and 3,667.86 is: 5,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.88 : 7,667.34 = 3,667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.88/7,667.34 = 3,667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.88x = 7,667.34 × 3,667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.88x = 28,122,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,729.69/5,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.71

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