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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.94, 8,333.92 and 1,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.94, 8,333.92 and 1,660.04 is: 2,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.94 : 8,333.92 = 1,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.94/8,333.92 = 1,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.94x = 8,333.92 × 1,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.94x = 13,834,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,834,640.56/5,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.06

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