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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.66, 8,476.80 and 3,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.66, 8,476.80 and 3,322.08 is: 4,968.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.66 : 8,476.80 = 3,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.66/8,476.80 = 3,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.66x = 8,476.80 × 3,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.66x = 28,160,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,607.74/5,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.65

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