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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.30, 8,331.45 and 2,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.30, 8,331.45 and 2,962.30 is: 4,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.30 : 8,331.45 = 2,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.30/8,331.45 = 2,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.30x = 8,331.45 × 2,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.30x = 24,680,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680,254.34/5,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.45

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