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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.81, 8,350.83 and 2,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.81, 8,350.83 and 2,605.94 is: 3,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.81 : 8,350.83 = 2,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.81/8,350.83 = 2,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.81x = 8,350.83 × 2,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.81x = 21,761,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761,761.93/5,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.90

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