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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.05, 8,350.30 and 1,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.05, 8,350.30 and 1,869 is: 2,803.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.05 : 8,350.30 = 1,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.05/8,350.30 = 1,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.05x = 8,350.30 × 1,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.05x = 15,606,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,710.70/5,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.41

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