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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.36, 8,323.92 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.36, 8,323.92 and 2,627.28 is: 3,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.36 : 8,323.92 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.36/8,323.92 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.36x = 8,323.92 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.36x = 21,869,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869,268.54/5,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.02

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