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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.94, 8,496.28 and 2,200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.94, 8,496.28 and 2,200.62 is: 3,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.94 : 8,496.28 = 2,200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.94/8,496.28 = 2,200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.94x = 8,496.28 × 2,200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.94x = 18,697,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697,083.69/5,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.82

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