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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.55, 8,497.52 and 3,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.55, 8,497.52 and 3,331.25 is: 4,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.55 : 8,497.52 = 3,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.55/8,497.52 = 3,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.55x = 8,497.52 × 3,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.55x = 28,307,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,323.52/5,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.51

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