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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.45, 8,325.97 and 4,157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.45, 8,325.97 and 4,157.81 is: 6,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.45 : 8,325.97 = 4,157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.45/8,325.97 = 4,157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.45x = 8,325.97 × 4,157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.45x = 34,617,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617,780.52/5,555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.32

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