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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.76, 8,343.96 and 2,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.76, 8,343.96 and 2,638.56 is: 3,958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.76 : 8,343.96 = 2,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.76/8,343.96 = 2,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.76x = 8,343.96 × 2,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.76x = 22,016,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016,039.10/5,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.47

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