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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.24, 8,325.46 and 2,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.24, 8,325.46 and 2,739.77 is: 4,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.24 : 8,325.46 = 2,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.24/8,325.46 = 2,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.24x = 8,325.46 × 2,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.24x = 22,809,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809,845.54/5,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.01

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