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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.29, 8,495.99 and 2,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.29, 8,495.99 and 2,545.73 is: 3,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.29 : 8,495.99 = 2,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.29/8,495.99 = 2,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.29x = 8,495.99 × 2,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.29x = 21,628,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,482.82/5,666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.05

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