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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.59, 8,393.50 and 5,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.59, 8,393.50 and 5,266.19 is: 7,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.59 : 8,393.50 = 5,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.59/8,393.50 = 5,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.59x = 8,393.50 × 5,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.59x = 44,201,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,773.58/5,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,939.13

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