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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.33, 8,348.19 and 2,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.33, 8,348.19 and 2,443.80 is: 3,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.33 : 8,348.19 = 2,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.33/8,348.19 = 2,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.33x = 8,348.19 × 2,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.33x = 20,401,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,306.72/5,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.79

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