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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.88, 8,503.22 and 2,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.88, 8,503.22 and 2,337.58 is: 3,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.88 : 8,503.22 = 2,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.88/8,503.22 = 2,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.88x = 8,503.22 × 2,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.88x = 19,876,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,957.01/5,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.57

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