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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.17, 8,349.38 and 1,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.17, 8,349.38 and 1,868.52 is: 2,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.17 : 8,349.38 = 1,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.17/8,349.38 = 1,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.17x = 8,349.38 × 1,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.17x = 15,600,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,600,960.38/5,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.82

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