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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.36, 8,257.44 and 1,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.36, 8,257.44 and 1,995.24 is: 2,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.36 : 8,257.44 = 1,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.36/8,257.44 = 1,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.36x = 8,257.44 × 1,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.36x = 16,475,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475,574.59/5,505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.64

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