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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.67, 8,319.93 and 1,651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.67, 8,319.93 and 1,651.11 is: 2,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.67 : 8,319.93 = 1,651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.67/8,319.93 = 1,651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.67x = 8,319.93 × 1,651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.67x = 13,737,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,737,119.62/5,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.64

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