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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.44, 8,194.97 and 1,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.44, 8,194.97 and 1,566.81 is: 2,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.44 : 8,194.97 = 1,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.44/8,194.97 = 1,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.44x = 8,194.97 × 1,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.44x = 12,839,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,964.86/5,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.59

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