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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.89, 8,327.43 and 2,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.89, 8,327.43 and 2,094.57 is: 3,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.89 : 8,327.43 = 2,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.89/8,327.43 = 2,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.89x = 8,327.43 × 2,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.89x = 17,442,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,385.06/5,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.01

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