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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.68, 8,349.48 and 1,868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.68, 8,349.48 and 1,868.27 is: 2,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.68 : 8,349.48 = 1,868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.68/8,349.48 = 1,868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.68x = 8,349.48 × 1,868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.68x = 15,599,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,083.00/5,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.73

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