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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.54, 8,348.95 and 2,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.54, 8,348.95 and 2,445.86 is: 3,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.54 : 8,348.95 = 2,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.54/8,348.95 = 2,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.54x = 8,348.95 × 2,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.54x = 20,420,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420,362.85/5,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.41

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