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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.61, 8,323.32 and 2,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.61, 8,323.32 and 2,626.50 is: 3,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.61 : 8,323.32 = 2,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.61/8,323.32 = 2,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.61x = 8,323.32 × 2,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.61x = 21,861,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,199.98/5,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.81

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