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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.99, 8,269.81 and 1,563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.99, 8,269.81 and 1,563.94 is: 2,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.99 : 8,269.81 = 1,563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.99/8,269.81 = 1,563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.99x = 8,269.81 × 1,563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.99x = 12,933,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933,486.65/5,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.00

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