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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.38, 8,348.13 and 1,461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.38, 8,348.13 and 1,461.38 is: 2,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.38 : 8,348.13 = 1,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.38/8,348.13 = 1,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.38x = 8,348.13 × 1,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.38x = 12,199,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,199,748.48/5,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.08

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