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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.06, 8,501.52 and 2,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.06, 8,501.52 and 2,202.50 is: 3,304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.06 : 8,501.52 = 2,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.06/8,501.52 = 2,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.06x = 8,501.52 × 2,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.06x = 18,724,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724,597.80/5,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.69

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