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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.08, 8,348.56 and 1,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.08, 8,348.56 and 1,462.08 is: 2,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.08 : 8,348.56 = 1,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.08/8,348.56 = 1,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.08x = 8,348.56 × 1,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.08x = 12,206,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,262.60/5,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.97

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