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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.56, 8,325 and 2,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.56, 8,325 and 2,087 is: 3,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.56 : 8,325 = 2,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.56/8,325 = 2,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.56x = 8,325 × 2,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.56x = 17,374,275
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,275/5,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.18

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