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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.06, 8,347.37 and 1,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.06, 8,347.37 and 1,867.01 is: 2,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.06 : 8,347.37 = 1,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.06/8,347.37 = 1,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.06x = 8,347.37 × 1,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.06x = 15,584,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584,572.19/5,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.43

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