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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.65, 8,336.32 and 2,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.65, 8,336.32 and 2,441.48 is: 3,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.65 : 8,336.32 = 2,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.65/8,336.32 = 2,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.65x = 8,336.32 × 2,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.65x = 20,352,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352,958.55/5,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.89

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