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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.56, 8,323.50 and 2,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.56, 8,323.50 and 2,086 is: 3,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.56 : 8,323.50 = 2,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.56/8,323.50 = 2,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.56x = 8,323.50 × 2,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.56x = 17,362,821
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,821/5,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.68

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