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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.88, 8,494.56 and 2,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.88, 8,494.56 and 2,591.04 is: 3,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.88 : 8,494.56 = 2,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.88/8,494.56 = 2,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.88x = 8,494.56 × 2,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.88x = 22,009,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,744.74/5,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.93

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