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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.62, 8,336.58 and 2,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.62, 8,336.58 and 2,785.86 is: 4,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.62 : 8,336.58 = 2,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.62/8,336.58 = 2,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.62x = 8,336.58 × 2,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.62x = 23,224,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,544.76/5,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.61

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