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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.28, 8,356.76 and 2,647.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.28, 8,356.76 and 2,647.61 is: 3,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.28 : 8,356.76 = 2,647.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.28/8,356.76 = 2,647.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.28x = 8,356.76 × 2,647.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.28x = 22,125,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,441.34/5,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.77

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