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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.65, 8,247.44 and 2,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.65, 8,247.44 and 2,866.04 is: 4,296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.65 : 8,247.44 = 2,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.65/8,247.44 = 2,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.65x = 8,247.44 × 2,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.65x = 23,637,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637,520.72/5,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.44

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