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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.32, 8,327.16 and 2,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.32, 8,327.16 and 2,630.14 is: 3,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.32 : 8,327.16 = 2,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.32/8,327.16 = 2,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.32x = 8,327.16 × 2,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.32x = 21,901,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,596.60/5,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.45

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