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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.50, 8,333.94 and 2,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.50, 8,333.94 and 2,044.92 is: 3,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.50 : 8,333.94 = 2,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.50/8,333.94 = 2,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.50x = 8,333.94 × 2,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.50x = 17,042,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,240.58/5,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.63

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