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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.37, 8,273.08 and 2,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.37, 8,273.08 and 2,563.23 is: 3,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.37 : 8,273.08 = 2,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.37/8,273.08 = 2,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.37x = 8,273.08 × 2,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.37x = 21,205,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,806.85/5,522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.98

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