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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.70, 8,348.81 and 3,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.70, 8,348.81 and 3,098.67 is: 4,648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.70 : 8,348.81 = 3,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.70/8,348.81 = 3,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.70x = 8,348.81 × 3,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.70x = 25,870,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,870,183.52/5,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.14

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