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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.48, 8,330.88 and 2,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.48, 8,330.88 and 2,092.16 is: 3,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.48 : 8,330.88 = 2,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.48/8,330.88 = 2,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.48x = 8,330.88 × 2,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.48x = 17,429,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429,533.90/5,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.05

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