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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.62, 8,335.53 and 2,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.62, 8,335.53 and 2,636.22 is: 3,956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.62 : 8,335.53 = 2,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.62/8,335.53 = 2,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.62x = 8,335.53 × 2,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.62x = 21,974,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974,290.90/5,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.04

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