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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.69, 8,324.72 and 2,628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.69, 8,324.72 and 2,628.51 is: 3,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.69 : 8,324.72 = 2,628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.69/8,324.72 = 2,628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.69x = 8,324.72 × 2,628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.69x = 21,881,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881,574.71/5,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.01

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