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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.88, 8,322.06 and 2,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.88, 8,322.06 and 2,627.96 is: 3,939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.88 : 8,322.06 = 2,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.88/8,322.06 = 2,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.88x = 8,322.06 × 2,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.88x = 21,870,040.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870,040.80/5,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.21

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