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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.06, 8,347.19 and 2,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.06, 8,347.19 and 2,788.92 is: 4,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.06 : 8,347.19 = 2,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.06/8,347.19 = 2,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.06x = 8,347.19 × 2,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.06x = 23,279,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,631.19/5,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.18

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