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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.12, 8,498.96 and 2,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.12, 8,498.96 and 2,892.76 is: 4,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.12 : 8,498.96 = 2,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.12/8,498.96 = 2,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.12x = 8,498.96 × 2,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.12x = 24,585,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,585,451.53/5,666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.03

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