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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.41, 8,325.74 and 2,629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.41, 8,325.74 and 2,629.01 is: 3,943.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.41 : 8,325.74 = 2,629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.41/8,325.74 = 2,629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.41x = 8,325.74 × 2,629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.41x = 21,888,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888,418.66/5,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.57

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