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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.44, 8,346.72 and 2,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.44, 8,346.72 and 2,601.92 is: 3,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.44 : 8,346.72 = 2,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.44/8,346.72 = 2,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.44x = 8,346.72 × 2,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.44x = 21,717,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717,497.70/5,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.21

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