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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.16, 8,350.74 and 2,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.16, 8,350.74 and 2,487 is: 3,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.16 : 8,350.74 = 2,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.16/8,350.74 = 2,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.16x = 8,350.74 × 2,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.16x = 20,768,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768,290.38/5,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.50

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