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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.03, 8,491.82 and 3,202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.03, 8,491.82 and 3,202.22 is: 4,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.03 : 8,491.82 = 3,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.03/8,491.82 = 3,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.03x = 8,491.82 × 3,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.03x = 27,192,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192,633.38/5,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.24

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