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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.07, 8,499.10 and 2,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.07, 8,499.10 and 2,155.26 is: 3,232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.07 : 8,499.10 = 2,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.07/8,499.10 = 2,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.07x = 8,499.10 × 2,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.07x = 18,317,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317,791.51/5,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.89

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