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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.26, 8,163.66 and 2,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.26, 8,163.66 and 2,666.74 is: 3,998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.26 : 8,163.66 = 2,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.26/8,163.66 = 2,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.26x = 8,163.66 × 2,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.26x = 21,770,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770,358.67/5,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.77

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