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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.69, 8,351.64 and 2,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.69, 8,351.64 and 2,968.56 is: 4,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.69 : 8,351.64 = 2,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.69/8,351.64 = 2,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.69x = 8,351.64 × 2,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.69x = 24,792,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792,344.44/5,565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.50

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