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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.04, 8,349.62 and 2,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.04, 8,349.62 and 2,605.80 is: 3,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.04 : 8,349.62 = 2,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.04/8,349.62 = 2,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.04x = 8,349.62 × 2,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.04x = 21,757,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,757,439.80/5,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.26

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