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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.98, 8,497.76 and 1,769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.98, 8,497.76 and 1,769.26 is: 2,653.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.98 : 8,497.76 = 1,769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.98/8,497.76 = 1,769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.98x = 8,497.76 × 1,769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.98x = 15,034,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,746.86/5,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.04

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