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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.79, 8,344.64 and 1,865.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.79, 8,344.64 and 1,865.05 is: 2,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.79 : 8,344.64 = 1,865.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.79/8,344.64 = 1,865.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.79x = 8,344.64 × 1,865.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.79x = 15,563,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,170.83/5,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.73

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