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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.76, 8,255.68 and 2,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.76, 8,255.68 and 2,041.04 is: 3,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.76 : 8,255.68 = 2,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.76/8,255.68 = 2,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.76x = 8,255.68 × 2,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.76x = 16,850,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,173.11/5,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.57

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