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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.62, 8,327.97 and 2,088.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.62, 8,327.97 and 2,088.87 is: 3,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.62 : 8,327.97 = 2,088.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.62/8,327.97 = 2,088.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.62x = 8,327.97 × 2,088.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.62x = 17,396,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396,046.69/5,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.51

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