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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.05, 8,311.90 and 5,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.05, 8,311.90 and 5,369.24 is: 8,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.05 : 8,311.90 = 5,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.05/8,311.90 = 5,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.05x = 8,311.90 × 5,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.05x = 44,628,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,628,559.11/5,563.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.32

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