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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.04, 8,243.28 and 2,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.04, 8,243.28 and 2,902.08 is: 4,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.04 : 8,243.28 = 2,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.04/8,243.28 = 2,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.04x = 8,243.28 × 2,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.04x = 23,922,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,658.02/5,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.01

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