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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.55, 8,855.55 and 2,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.55, 8,855.55 and 2,206.80 is: 3,309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.55 : 8,855.55 = 2,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.55/8,855.55 = 2,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.55x = 8,855.55 × 2,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.55x = 19,542,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542,427.74/5,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.16

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