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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.41, 8,502.40 and 2,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.41, 8,502.40 and 2,548.62 is: 3,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.41 : 8,502.40 = 2,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.41/8,502.40 = 2,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.41x = 8,502.40 × 2,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.41x = 21,669,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,389.87/5,666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.18

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