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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.97, 8,350.49 and 2,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.97, 8,350.49 and 2,280.06 is: 3,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.97 : 8,350.49 = 2,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.97/8,350.49 = 2,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.97x = 8,350.49 × 2,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.97x = 19,039,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,618.23/5,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.10

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