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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.67, 8,495.51 and 2,155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.67, 8,495.51 and 2,155.97 is: 3,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.67 : 8,495.51 = 2,155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.67/8,495.51 = 2,155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.67x = 8,495.51 × 2,155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.67x = 18,316,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,064.69/5,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.24

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