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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.61, 8,285.43 and 1,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.61, 8,285.43 and 1,363.61 is: 2,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.61 : 8,285.43 = 1,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.61/8,285.43 = 1,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.61x = 8,285.43 × 1,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.61x = 11,298,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,298,130.74/5,523.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.43

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