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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.84, 8,356.97 and 2,937.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.84, 8,356.97 and 2,937.29 is: 4,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.84 : 8,356.97 = 2,937.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.84/8,356.97 = 2,937.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.84x = 8,356.97 × 2,937.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.84x = 24,546,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,787.94/5,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.68

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