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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.04, 8,346.62 and 2,603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.04, 8,346.62 and 2,603.79 is: 3,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.04 : 8,346.62 = 2,603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.04/8,346.62 = 2,603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.04x = 8,346.62 × 2,603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.04x = 21,732,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732,852.20/5,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.25

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