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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.02, 8,329.13 and 2,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.02, 8,329.13 and 2,628.33 is: 3,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.02 : 8,329.13 = 2,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.02/8,329.13 = 2,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.02x = 8,329.13 × 2,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.02x = 21,891,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,708.82/5,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.44

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