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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.68, 8,481.83 and 3,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.68, 8,481.83 and 3,027.59 is: 4,531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.68 : 8,481.83 = 3,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.68/8,481.83 = 3,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.68x = 8,481.83 × 3,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.68x = 25,679,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,503.69/5,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.67

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