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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.02, 8,348.43 and 2,641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.02, 8,348.43 and 2,641.73 is: 3,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.02 : 8,348.43 = 2,641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.02/8,348.43 = 2,641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.02x = 8,348.43 × 2,641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.02x = 22,054,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,297.98/5,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.02

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