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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553, 8,328.48 and 2,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553, 8,328.48 and 2,042.46 is: 3,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553 : 8,328.48 = 2,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553/8,328.48 = 2,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553x = 8,328.48 × 2,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553x = 17,010,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,587.26/5,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.31

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