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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.02, 8,340.93 and 2,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.02, 8,340.93 and 2,636.73 is: 3,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.02 : 8,340.93 = 2,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.02/8,340.93 = 2,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.02x = 8,340.93 × 2,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.02x = 21,992,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992,780.36/5,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.52

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