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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.68, 8,346.51 and 1,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.68, 8,346.51 and 1,867.11 is: 2,801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.68 : 8,346.51 = 1,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.68/8,346.51 = 1,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.68x = 8,346.51 × 1,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.68x = 15,583,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583,852.29/5,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.00

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