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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.61, 8,327.98 and 2,779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.61, 8,327.98 and 2,779.29 is: 4,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.61 : 8,327.98 = 2,779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.61/8,327.98 = 2,779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.61x = 8,327.98 × 2,779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.61x = 23,145,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,875.01/5,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.97

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