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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.60, 8,488.33 and 3,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.60, 8,488.33 and 3,027.67 is: 4,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.60 : 8,488.33 = 3,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.60/8,488.33 = 3,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.60x = 8,488.33 × 3,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.60x = 25,699,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,833.30/5,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.13

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