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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.67, 8,344.26 and 3,095.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.67, 8,344.26 and 3,095.63 is: 4,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.67 : 8,344.26 = 3,095.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.67/8,344.26 = 3,095.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.67x = 8,344.26 × 3,095.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.67x = 25,830,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830,740.71/5,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.59

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