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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.37, 8,346.65 and 2,642.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.37, 8,346.65 and 2,642.97 is: 3,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.37 : 8,346.65 = 2,642.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.37/8,346.65 = 2,642.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.37x = 8,346.65 × 2,642.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.37x = 22,059,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,932.34/5,564.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.50

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