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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.29, 8,354.86 and 2,646.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.29, 8,354.86 and 2,646.61 is: 3,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.29 : 8,354.86 = 2,646.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.29/8,354.86 = 2,646.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.29x = 8,354.86 × 2,646.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.29x = 22,112,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,028.52/5,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.35

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