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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.50, 8,351.35 and 2,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.50, 8,351.35 and 2,604.30 is: 3,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.50 : 8,351.35 = 2,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.50/8,351.35 = 2,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.50x = 8,351.35 × 2,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.50x = 21,749,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,420.81/5,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.50

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