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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.28, 8,194.71 and 1,566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.28, 8,194.71 and 1,566.59 is: 2,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.28 : 8,194.71 = 1,566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.28/8,194.71 = 1,566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.28x = 8,194.71 × 1,566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.28x = 12,837,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837,709.77/5,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.25

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