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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.65, 8,187.98 and 1,563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.65, 8,187.98 and 1,563.05 is: 2,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.65 : 8,187.98 = 1,563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.65/8,187.98 = 1,563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.65x = 8,187.98 × 1,563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.65x = 12,798,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,173.38/5,458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.57

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