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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.02, 8,343.80 and 2,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.02, 8,343.80 and 2,099.82 is: 3,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.02 : 8,343.80 = 2,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.02/8,343.80 = 2,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.02x = 8,343.80 × 2,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.02x = 17,520,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,467.62/5,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.45

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