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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.31, 8,349.72 and 3,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.31, 8,349.72 and 3,099.27 is: 4,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.31 : 8,349.72 = 3,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.31/8,349.72 = 3,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.31x = 8,349.72 × 3,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.31x = 25,878,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878,036.70/5,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.05

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