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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.72, 8,499.96 and 2,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.72, 8,499.96 and 2,202.96 is: 3,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.72 : 8,499.96 = 2,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.72/8,499.96 = 2,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.72x = 8,499.96 × 2,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.72x = 18,725,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,071.88/5,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.56

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