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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.09, 8,501.91 and 2,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.09, 8,501.91 and 2,548.29 is: 3,823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.09 : 8,501.91 = 2,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.09/8,501.91 = 2,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.09x = 8,501.91 × 2,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.09x = 21,665,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,332.23/5,666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.68

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