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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.41, 8,348.74 and 1,867.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.41, 8,348.74 and 1,867.89 is: 2,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.41 : 8,348.74 = 1,867.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.41/8,348.74 = 1,867.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.41x = 8,348.74 × 1,867.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.41x = 15,594,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,594,554.60/5,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.05

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