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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.28, 8,346.36 and 2,276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.28, 8,346.36 and 2,276.66 is: 3,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.28 : 8,346.36 = 2,276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.28/8,346.36 = 2,276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.28x = 8,346.36 × 2,276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.28x = 19,001,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001,782.23/5,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.73

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