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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.68, 8,259.94 and 1,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.68, 8,259.94 and 1,346.72 is: 2,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.68 : 8,259.94 = 1,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.68/8,259.94 = 1,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.68x = 8,259.94 × 1,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.68x = 11,123,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123,826.40/5,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.06

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