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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.48, 8,045.64 and 1,666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.48, 8,045.64 and 1,666.11 is: 2,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.48 : 8,045.64 = 1,666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.48/8,045.64 = 1,666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.48x = 8,045.64 × 1,666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.48x = 13,404,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,921.26/5,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.83

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