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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.65, 8,348.19 and 1,867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.65, 8,348.19 and 1,867.91 is: 2,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.65 : 8,348.19 = 1,867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.65/8,348.19 = 1,867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.65x = 8,348.19 × 1,867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.65x = 15,593,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,667.58/5,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.77

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