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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.52, 8,348.64 and 1,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.52, 8,348.64 and 1,867.60 is: 2,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.52 : 8,348.64 = 1,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.52/8,348.64 = 1,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.52x = 8,348.64 × 1,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.52x = 15,591,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591,920.06/5,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.52

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