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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.58, 8,350.78 and 2,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.58, 8,350.78 and 2,643.90 is: 3,966.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.58 : 8,350.78 = 2,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.58/8,350.78 = 2,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.58x = 8,350.78 × 2,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.58x = 22,078,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,589.32/5,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.28

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