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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.66, 8,499.99 and 1,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.66, 8,499.99 and 1,771.10 is: 2,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.66 : 8,499.99 = 1,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.66/8,499.99 = 1,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.66x = 8,499.99 × 1,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.66x = 15,054,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,332.29/5,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.65

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