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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.83, 8,231.48 and 2,563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.83, 8,231.48 and 2,563.54 is: 3,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.83 : 8,231.48 = 2,563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.83/8,231.48 = 2,563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.83x = 8,231.48 × 2,563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.83x = 21,101,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101,728.24/5,486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.89

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