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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.86, 8,344.31 and 2,639.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.86, 8,344.31 and 2,639.57 is: 3,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.86 : 8,344.31 = 2,639.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.86/8,344.31 = 2,639.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.86x = 8,344.31 × 2,639.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.86x = 22,025,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,335.43/5,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.36

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