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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.00, 8,501.96 and 2,707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.00, 8,501.96 and 2,707.78 is: 4,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.00 : 8,501.96 = 2,707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.00/8,501.96 = 2,707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.00x = 8,501.96 × 2,707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.00x = 23,021,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,438.70/5,666.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.08

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