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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.61, 8,336.99 and 2,785.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.61, 8,336.99 and 2,785.29 is: 4,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.61 : 8,336.99 = 2,785.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.61/8,336.99 = 2,785.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.61x = 8,336.99 × 2,785.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.61x = 23,220,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220,920.95/5,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.97

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