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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.83, 8,344.53 and 2,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.83, 8,344.53 and 2,053.28 is: 3,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.83 : 8,344.53 = 2,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.83/8,344.53 = 2,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.83x = 8,344.53 × 2,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.83x = 17,133,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,656.56/5,560.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.13

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