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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,446.66, 8,166.21 and 2,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,446.66, 8,166.21 and 2,982.64 is: 4,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,446.66 : 8,166.21 = 2,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,446.66/8,166.21 = 2,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,446.66x = 8,166.21 × 2,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,446.66x = 24,356,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,864.59/5,446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.89

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