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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.09, 8,334.51 and 2,632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.09, 8,334.51 and 2,632.69 is: 3,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.09 : 8,334.51 = 2,632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.09/8,334.51 = 2,632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.09x = 8,334.51 × 2,632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.09x = 21,942,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,181.13/5,554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.63

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