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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.98, 8,327.96 and 2,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.98, 8,327.96 and 2,777.14 is: 4,162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.98 : 8,327.96 = 2,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.98/8,327.96 = 2,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.98x = 8,327.96 × 2,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.98x = 23,127,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,910.83/5,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.71

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