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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.63, 8,503.61 and 2,203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.63, 8,503.61 and 2,203.88 is: 3,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.63 : 8,503.61 = 2,203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.63/8,503.61 = 2,203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.63x = 8,503.61 × 2,203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.63x = 18,740,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,882.47/5,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.24

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