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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.54, 8,345.76 and 2,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.54, 8,345.76 and 2,785.72 is: 4,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.54 : 8,345.76 = 2,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.54/8,345.76 = 2,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.54x = 8,345.76 × 2,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.54x = 23,248,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,950.55/5,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.80

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