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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.92, 8,329.56 and 2,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.92, 8,329.56 and 2,089.36 is: 3,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.92 : 8,329.56 = 2,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.92/8,329.56 = 2,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.92x = 8,329.56 × 2,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.92x = 17,403,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,449.48/5,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.11

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