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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.40, 8,499.60 and 4,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.40, 8,499.60 and 4,370.40 is: 6,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.40 : 8,499.60 = 4,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.40/8,499.60 = 4,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.40x = 8,499.60 × 4,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.40x = 37,146,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146,651.84/5,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.60

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