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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.67, 8,343.99 and 2,787.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.67, 8,343.99 and 2,787.83 is: 4,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.67 : 8,343.99 = 2,787.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.67/8,343.99 = 2,787.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.67x = 8,343.99 × 2,787.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.67x = 23,261,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,625.64/5,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.73

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