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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.98, 8,328.65 and 2,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.98, 8,328.65 and 2,041.58 is: 3,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.98 : 8,328.65 = 2,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.98/8,328.65 = 2,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.98x = 8,328.65 × 2,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.98x = 17,003,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,553.42/5,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.61

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