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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.68, 8,499.42 and 3,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.68, 8,499.42 and 3,474.28 is: 5,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.68 : 8,499.42 = 3,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.68/8,499.42 = 3,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.68x = 8,499.42 × 3,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.68x = 29,529,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,529,364.92/5,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.05

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