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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.92, 8,045.88 and 1,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.92, 8,045.88 and 1,666.27 is: 2,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.92 : 8,045.88 = 1,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.92/8,045.88 = 1,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.92x = 8,045.88 × 1,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.92x = 13,406,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406,608.47/5,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.41

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