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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.66, 8,055.23 and 2,906.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.66, 8,055.23 and 2,906.73 is: 4,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.66 : 8,055.23 = 2,906.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.66/8,055.23 = 2,906.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.66x = 8,055.23 × 2,906.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.66x = 23,414,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414,364.16/5,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.93

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