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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.41, 8,229.60 and 2,566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.41, 8,229.60 and 2,566.77 is: 3,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.41 : 8,229.60 = 2,566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.41/8,229.60 = 2,566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.41x = 8,229.60 × 2,566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.41x = 21,123,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,490.39/5,486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.15

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