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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.41, 8,354.55 and 1,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.41, 8,354.55 and 1,871.61 is: 2,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.41 : 8,354.55 = 1,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.41/8,354.55 = 1,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.41x = 8,354.55 × 1,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.41x = 15,636,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,459.33/5,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.56

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