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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.77, 8,497.70 and 2,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.77, 8,497.70 and 2,202.29 is: 3,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.77 : 8,497.70 = 2,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.77/8,497.70 = 2,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.77x = 8,497.70 × 2,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.77x = 18,714,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,714,388.72/5,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.64

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