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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.96, 8,492.88 and 2,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.96, 8,492.88 and 2,197.04 is: 3,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.96 : 8,492.88 = 2,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.96/8,492.88 = 2,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.96x = 8,492.88 × 2,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.96x = 18,659,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,197.08/5,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.12

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