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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.84, 8,335.04 and 2,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.84, 8,335.04 and 2,435.84 is: 3,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.84 : 8,335.04 = 2,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.84/8,335.04 = 2,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.84x = 8,335.04 × 2,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.84x = 20,302,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302,823.83/5,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.32

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