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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.22, 8,352.97 and 2,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.22, 8,352.97 and 2,103.47 is: 3,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.22 : 8,352.97 = 2,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.22/8,352.97 = 2,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.22x = 8,352.97 × 2,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.22x = 17,570,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,217.94/5,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.58

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