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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.78, 8,443.22 and 5,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.78, 8,443.22 and 5,348.47 is: 7,968.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.78 : 8,443.22 = 5,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.78/8,443.22 = 5,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.78x = 8,443.22 × 5,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.78x = 45,158,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158,253.29/5,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,968.94

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