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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.63, 8,193.73 and 1,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.63, 8,193.73 and 1,567.03 is: 2,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.63 : 8,193.73 = 1,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.63/8,193.73 = 1,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.63x = 8,193.73 × 1,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.63x = 12,839,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,812.89/5,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.48

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