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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.64, 8,328.56 and 2,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.64, 8,328.56 and 2,095.32 is: 3,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.64 : 8,328.56 = 2,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.64/8,328.56 = 2,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.64x = 8,328.56 × 2,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.64x = 17,450,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,987.86/5,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.13

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