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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.76, 8,501.28 and 2,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.76, 8,501.28 and 2,743.44 is: 4,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.76 : 8,501.28 = 2,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.76/8,501.28 = 2,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.76x = 8,501.28 × 2,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.76x = 23,322,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,751.60/5,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.71

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