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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.12, 8,325.72 and 2,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.12, 8,325.72 and 2,087.37 is: 3,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.12 : 8,325.72 = 2,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.12/8,325.72 = 2,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.12x = 8,325.72 × 2,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.12x = 17,378,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378,858.16/5,550.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.26

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