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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.53, 8,492.57 and 3,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.53, 8,492.57 and 3,202.72 is: 4,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.53 : 8,492.57 = 3,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.53/8,492.57 = 3,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.53x = 8,492.57 × 3,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.53x = 27,199,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,281.33/5,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.99

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