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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.11, 8,477.64 and 2,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.11, 8,477.64 and 2,366.50 is: 3,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.11 : 8,477.64 = 2,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.11/8,477.64 = 2,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.11x = 8,477.64 × 2,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.11x = 20,062,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,335.06/5,651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.16

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