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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.68, 7,682.22 and 3,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.68, 7,682.22 and 3,082.68 is: 4,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.68 : 7,682.22 = 3,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.68/7,682.22 = 3,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.68x = 7,682.22 × 3,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.68x = 23,681,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,825.95/5,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.21

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