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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.15, 8,347.44 and 1,867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.15, 8,347.44 and 1,867.41 is: 2,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.15 : 8,347.44 = 1,867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.15/8,347.44 = 1,867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.15x = 8,347.44 × 1,867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.15x = 15,588,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,092.93/5,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.02

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