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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.83, 8,349.35 and 1,670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.83, 8,349.35 and 1,670.55 is: 2,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.83 : 8,349.35 = 1,670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.83/8,349.35 = 1,670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.83x = 8,349.35 × 1,670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.83x = 13,947,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947,998.29/5,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.55

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