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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.02, 8,346.58 and 2,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.02, 8,346.58 and 2,791.73 is: 4,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.02 : 8,346.58 = 2,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.02/8,346.58 = 2,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.02x = 8,346.58 × 2,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.02x = 23,301,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,397.78/5,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.61

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