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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.13, 8,329.50 and 1,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.13, 8,329.50 and 1,803.89 is: 2,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.13 : 8,329.50 = 1,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.13/8,329.50 = 1,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.13x = 8,329.50 × 1,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.13x = 15,025,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025,501.76/5,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.26

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