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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.67, 8,504.44 and 3,330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.67, 8,504.44 and 3,330.65 is: 4,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.67 : 8,504.44 = 3,330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.67/8,504.44 = 3,330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.67x = 8,504.44 × 3,330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.67x = 28,325,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325,313.09/5,668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.82

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