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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.02, 8,337.45 and 2,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.02, 8,337.45 and 2,095.26 is: 3,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.02 : 8,337.45 = 2,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.02/8,337.45 = 2,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.02x = 8,337.45 × 2,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.02x = 17,469,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469,125.49/5,557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.61

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