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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.41, 8,350.97 and 2,447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.41, 8,350.97 and 2,447.58 is: 3,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.41 : 8,350.97 = 2,447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.41/8,350.97 = 2,447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.41x = 8,350.97 × 2,447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.41x = 20,439,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,686.23/5,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.63

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