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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.83, 8,350.66 and 1,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.83, 8,350.66 and 1,869.08 is: 2,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.83 : 8,350.66 = 1,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.83/8,350.66 = 1,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.83x = 8,350.66 × 1,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.83x = 15,608,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608,012.18/5,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.75

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