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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.52, 8,335.20 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.52, 8,335.20 and 2,093.76 is: 3,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.52 : 8,335.20 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.52/8,335.20 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.52x = 8,335.20 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.52x = 17,451,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,908.35/5,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.36

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