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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.81, 8,332.50 and 2,927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.81, 8,332.50 and 2,927.06 is: 4,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.81 : 8,332.50 = 2,927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.81/8,332.50 = 2,927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.81x = 8,332.50 × 2,927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.81x = 24,389,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389,728.01/5,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.06

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