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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.89, 8,349.92 and 1,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.89, 8,349.92 and 1,869.24 is: 2,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.89 : 8,349.92 = 1,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.89/8,349.92 = 1,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.89x = 8,349.92 × 1,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.89x = 15,607,953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,953.37/5,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.21

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