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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.80, 8,285.50 and 1,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.80, 8,285.50 and 1,363.62 is: 2,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.80 : 8,285.50 = 1,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.80/8,285.50 = 1,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.80x = 8,285.50 × 1,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.80x = 11,298,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,298,273.51/5,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.38

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