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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.21, 8,499.30 and 2,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.21, 8,499.30 and 2,155.38 is: 3,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.21 : 8,499.30 = 2,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.21/8,499.30 = 2,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.21x = 8,499.30 × 2,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.21x = 18,319,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319,221.23/5,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.07

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