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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.36, 8,325.66 and 2,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.36, 8,325.66 and 2,041.47 is: 3,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.36 : 8,325.66 = 2,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.36/8,325.66 = 2,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.36x = 8,325.66 × 2,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.36x = 16,996,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996,585.12/5,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.15

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