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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.63, 8,046.25 and 1,666.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.63, 8,046.25 and 1,666.77 is: 2,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.63 : 8,046.25 = 1,666.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.63/8,046.25 = 1,666.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.63x = 8,046.25 × 1,666.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.63x = 13,411,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,411,248.11/5,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.94

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