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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.29, 8,497.25 and 2,154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.29, 8,497.25 and 2,154.45 is: 3,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.29 : 8,497.25 = 2,154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.29/8,497.25 = 2,154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.29x = 8,497.25 × 2,154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.29x = 18,306,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,889.49/5,666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.85

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