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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.16, 8,337.96 and 2,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.16, 8,337.96 and 2,095.44 is: 3,143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.16 : 8,337.96 = 2,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.16/8,337.96 = 2,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.16x = 8,337.96 × 2,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.16x = 17,471,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,694.90/5,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.43

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