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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.64, 8,281.68 and 2,055.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.64, 8,281.68 and 2,055.89 is: 3,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.64 : 8,281.68 = 2,055.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.64/8,281.68 = 2,055.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.64x = 8,281.68 × 2,055.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.64x = 17,026,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,251.51/5,518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.22

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