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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.60, 8,351.52 and 2,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.60, 8,351.52 and 2,640.88 is: 3,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.60 : 8,351.52 = 2,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.60/8,351.52 = 2,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.60x = 8,351.52 × 2,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.60x = 22,055,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,362.14/5,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.09

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