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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.16, 8,348.87 and 2,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.16, 8,348.87 and 2,791.94 is: 4,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.16 : 8,348.87 = 2,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.16/8,348.87 = 2,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.16x = 8,348.87 × 2,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.16x = 23,309,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309,509.34/5,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.47

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