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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.63, 8,323.29 and 2,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.63, 8,323.29 and 2,625.48 is: 3,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.63 : 8,323.29 = 2,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.63/8,323.29 = 2,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.63x = 8,323.29 × 2,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.63x = 21,852,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852,631.43/5,553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.84

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