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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.51, 8,325.80 and 2,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.51, 8,325.80 and 2,040.58 is: 3,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.51 : 8,325.80 = 2,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.51/8,325.80 = 2,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.51x = 8,325.80 × 2,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.51x = 16,989,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,460.96/5,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.88

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