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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.10, 8,327.34 and 2,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.10, 8,327.34 and 2,044.29 is: 3,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.10 : 8,327.34 = 2,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.10/8,327.34 = 2,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.10x = 8,327.34 × 2,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.10x = 17,023,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,497.89/5,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.48

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