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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.27, 8,194.63 and 1,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.27, 8,194.63 and 1,566.38 is: 2,349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.27 : 8,194.63 = 1,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.27/8,194.63 = 1,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.27x = 8,194.63 × 1,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.27x = 12,835,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,835,859.65/5,462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.91

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