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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.33, 8,351.19 and 2,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.33, 8,351.19 and 2,445.80 is: 3,668.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.33 : 8,351.19 = 2,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.33/8,351.19 = 2,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.33x = 8,351.19 × 2,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.33x = 20,425,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,340.50/5,567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.79

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