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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.48, 8,498.44 and 2,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.48, 8,498.44 and 2,155.24 is: 3,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.48 : 8,498.44 = 2,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.48/8,498.44 = 2,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.48x = 8,498.44 × 2,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.48x = 18,316,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,167.05/5,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.37

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