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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.16, 8,327.28 and 2,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.16, 8,327.28 and 2,044.32 is: 3,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.16 : 8,327.28 = 2,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.16/8,327.28 = 2,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.16x = 8,327.28 × 2,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.16x = 17,023,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,625.05/5,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.47

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