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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.16, 8,323.44 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.16, 8,323.44 and 2,086.96 is: 3,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.16 : 8,323.44 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.16/8,323.44 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.16x = 8,323.44 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.16x = 17,370,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,686.34/5,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.76

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