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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.49, 8,366.97 and 2,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.49, 8,366.97 and 2,666.84 is: 3,994.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.49 : 8,366.97 = 2,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.49/8,366.97 = 2,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.49x = 8,366.97 × 2,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.49x = 22,313,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313,370.27/5,586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.17

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