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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.60, 8,337.90 and 2,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.60, 8,337.90 and 2,642.60 is: 3,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.60 : 8,337.90 = 2,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.60/8,337.90 = 2,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.60x = 8,337.90 × 2,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.60x = 22,033,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,734.54/5,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.90

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