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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.52, 8,466.80 and 2,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.52, 8,466.80 and 2,566.52 is: 3,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.52 : 8,466.80 = 2,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.52/8,466.80 = 2,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.52x = 8,466.80 × 2,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.52x = 21,730,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730,211.54/5,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.79

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