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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.73, 8,330.72 and 3,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.73, 8,330.72 and 3,183.59 is: 4,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.73 : 8,330.72 = 3,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.73/8,330.72 = 3,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.73x = 8,330.72 × 3,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.73x = 26,521,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,521,554.93/5,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.73

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