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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,556.13, 8,331.63 and 2,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,556.13, 8,331.63 and 2,045.26 is: 3,066.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,556.13 : 8,331.63 = 2,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,556.13/8,331.63 = 2,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,556.13x = 8,331.63 × 2,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,556.13x = 17,040,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040,307.92/5,556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.94

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