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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.62, 8,349.93 and 1,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.62, 8,349.93 and 1,673.76 is: 2,510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.62 : 8,349.93 = 1,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.62/8,349.93 = 1,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.62x = 8,349.93 × 1,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.62x = 13,975,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975,778.84/5,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.64

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