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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.67, 8,244.93 and 1,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.67, 8,244.93 and 1,336.72 is: 2,005.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.67 : 8,244.93 = 1,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.67/8,244.93 = 1,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.67x = 8,244.93 × 1,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.67x = 11,021,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,162.83/5,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.06

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