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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.57, 8,327.07 and 2,087.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.57, 8,327.07 and 2,087.82 is: 3,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.57 : 8,327.07 = 2,087.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.57/8,327.07 = 2,087.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.57x = 8,327.07 × 2,087.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.57x = 17,385,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385,423.29/5,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.19

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