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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.02, 8,345.43 and 2,639.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.02, 8,345.43 and 2,639.73 is: 3,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.02 : 8,345.43 = 2,639.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.02/8,345.43 = 2,639.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.02x = 8,345.43 × 2,639.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.02x = 22,029,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,681.93/5,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.02

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