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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.96, 8,342.50 and 1,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.96, 8,342.50 and 1,863.62 is: 2,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.96 : 8,342.50 = 1,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.96/8,342.50 = 1,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.96x = 8,342.50 × 1,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.96x = 15,547,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,249.85/5,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.79

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