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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.26, 8,348.02 and 2,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.26, 8,348.02 and 2,447.05 is: 3,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.26 : 8,348.02 = 2,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.26/8,348.02 = 2,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.26x = 8,348.02 × 2,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.26x = 20,428,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,022.34/5,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.97

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