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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.67, 8,333.52 and 1,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.67, 8,333.52 and 1,660.08 is: 2,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.67 : 8,333.52 = 1,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.67/8,333.52 = 1,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.67x = 8,333.52 × 1,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.67x = 13,834,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,834,309.88/5,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.12

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