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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.40, 8,342.70 and 2,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.40, 8,342.70 and 2,963.40 is: 4,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.40 : 8,342.70 = 2,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.40/8,342.70 = 2,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.40x = 8,342.70 × 2,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.40x = 24,722,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722,757.18/5,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.22

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