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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.61, 8,321.82 and 2,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.61, 8,321.82 and 2,625.50 is: 3,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.61 : 8,321.82 = 2,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.61/8,321.82 = 2,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.61x = 8,321.82 × 2,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.61x = 21,848,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848,938.41/5,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.31

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