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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.94, 8,331.57 and 2,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.94, 8,331.57 and 2,092.62 is: 3,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.94 : 8,331.57 = 2,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.94/8,331.57 = 2,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.94x = 8,331.57 × 2,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.94x = 17,434,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,810.01/5,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.74

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