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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.56, 8,277.96 and 2,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.56, 8,277.96 and 2,055.12 is: 3,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.56 : 8,277.96 = 2,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.56/8,277.96 = 2,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.56x = 8,277.96 × 2,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.56x = 17,012,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,201.16/5,518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.72

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