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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.91, 8,346.61 and 2,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.91, 8,346.61 and 2,007.01 is: 3,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.91 : 8,346.61 = 2,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.91/8,346.61 = 2,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.91x = 8,346.61 × 2,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.91x = 16,751,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,751,742.68/5,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.71

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