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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.62, 8,344.44 and 2,448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.62, 8,344.44 and 2,448.33 is: 3,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.62 : 8,344.44 = 2,448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.62/8,344.44 = 2,448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.62x = 8,344.44 × 2,448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.62x = 20,429,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,942.79/5,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.08

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