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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.40, 8,357.70 and 2,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.40, 8,357.70 and 2,973.40 is: 4,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.40 : 8,357.70 = 2,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.40/8,357.70 = 2,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.40x = 8,357.70 × 2,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.40x = 24,850,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850,785.18/5,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.23

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