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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.88, 8,333.41 and 2,631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.88, 8,333.41 and 2,631.18 is: 3,948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.88 : 8,333.41 = 2,631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.88/8,333.41 = 2,631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.88x = 8,333.41 × 2,631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.88x = 21,926,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,701.72/5,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.71

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