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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.08, 8,347.61 and 1,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.08, 8,347.61 and 1,867.32 is: 2,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.08 : 8,347.61 = 1,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.08/8,347.61 = 1,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.08x = 8,347.61 × 1,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.08x = 15,587,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,659.11/5,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.98

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