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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.15, 8,342.97 and 2,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.15, 8,342.97 and 2,640.52 is: 3,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.15 : 8,342.97 = 2,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.15/8,342.97 = 2,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.15x = 8,342.97 × 2,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.15x = 22,029,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,779.14/5,560.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.08

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