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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.82, 8,340.30 and 2,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.82, 8,340.30 and 2,095.07 is: 3,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.82 : 8,340.30 = 2,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.82/8,340.30 = 2,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.82x = 8,340.30 × 2,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.82x = 17,473,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,470.62/5,557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.95

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