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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.60, 8,324.62 and 2,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.60, 8,324.62 and 2,629 is: 3,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.60 : 8,324.62 = 2,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.60/8,324.62 = 2,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.60x = 8,324.62 × 2,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.60x = 21,885,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885,425.98/5,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.05

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