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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.16, 8,284.65 and 1,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.16, 8,284.65 and 1,363.26 is: 2,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.16 : 8,284.65 = 1,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.16/8,284.65 = 1,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.16x = 8,284.65 × 1,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.16x = 11,294,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294,099.51/5,523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.86

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