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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.74, 8,351.07 and 1,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.74, 8,351.07 and 1,869.33 is: 2,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.74 : 8,351.07 = 1,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.74/8,351.07 = 1,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.74x = 8,351.07 × 1,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.74x = 15,610,863.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610,863.93/5,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.31

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