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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.44, 8,329.32 and 2,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.44, 8,329.32 and 2,091.12 is: 3,137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.44 : 8,329.32 = 2,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.44/8,329.32 = 2,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.44x = 8,329.32 × 2,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.44x = 17,417,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417,607.64/5,551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.49

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