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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.06, 7,779.14 and 2,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.06, 7,779.14 and 2,266.42 is: 3,399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.06 : 7,779.14 = 2,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.06/7,779.14 = 2,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.06x = 7,779.14 × 2,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.06x = 17,630,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,630,798.48/5,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.65

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