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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.05, 8,286.96 and 5,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.05, 8,286.96 and 5,484 is: 8,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.05 : 8,286.96 = 5,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.05/8,286.96 = 5,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.05x = 8,286.96 × 5,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.05x = 45,445,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,445,688.64/5,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.33

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