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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.53, 8,349.78 and 1,868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.53, 8,349.78 and 1,868.07 is: 2,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.53 : 8,349.78 = 1,868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.53/8,349.78 = 1,868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.53x = 8,349.78 × 1,868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.53x = 15,597,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,973.52/5,566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.10

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