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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.54, 8,347.50 and 1,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.54, 8,347.50 and 1,867.62 is: 2,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.54 : 8,347.50 = 1,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.54/8,347.50 = 1,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.54x = 8,347.50 × 1,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.54x = 15,589,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,957.95/5,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.16

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