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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.63, 8,327.25 and 1,802.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.63, 8,327.25 and 1,802.39 is: 2,704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.63 : 8,327.25 = 1,802.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.63/8,327.25 = 1,802.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.63x = 8,327.25 × 1,802.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.63x = 15,008,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008,969.19/5,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.01

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