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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.38, 8,341.91 and 1,862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.38, 8,341.91 and 1,862.63 is: 2,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.38 : 8,341.91 = 1,862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.38/8,341.91 = 1,862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.38x = 8,341.91 × 1,862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.38x = 15,537,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,840.80/5,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.38

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