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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.36, 8,353.62 and 2,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.36, 8,353.62 and 2,792.26 is: 4,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.36 : 8,353.62 = 2,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.36/8,353.62 = 2,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.36x = 8,353.62 × 2,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.36x = 23,325,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325,478.98/5,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.44

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