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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.02, 8,344.74 and 2,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.02, 8,344.74 and 2,963 is: 4,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.02 : 8,344.74 = 2,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.02/8,344.74 = 2,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.02x = 8,344.74 × 2,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.02x = 24,725,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,464.62/5,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.41

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