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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.40, 8,194.88 and 1,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.40, 8,194.88 and 1,566.72 is: 2,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.40 : 8,194.88 = 1,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.40/8,194.88 = 1,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.40x = 8,194.88 × 1,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.40x = 12,839,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,082.39/5,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.45

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