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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.86, 8,255.88 and 2,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.86, 8,255.88 and 2,041.14 is: 3,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.86 : 8,255.88 = 2,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.86/8,255.88 = 2,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.86x = 8,255.88 × 2,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.86x = 16,851,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,406.90/5,503.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.74

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