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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.41, 8,286.33 and 2,563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.41, 8,286.33 and 2,563.67 is: 3,846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.41 : 8,286.33 = 2,563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.41/8,286.33 = 2,563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.41x = 8,286.33 × 2,563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.41x = 21,243,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,374.20/5,523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.06

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