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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.32, 8,344.62 and 2,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.32, 8,344.62 and 2,100.28 is: 3,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.32 : 8,344.62 = 2,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.32/8,344.62 = 2,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.32x = 8,344.62 × 2,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.32x = 17,526,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,038.49/5,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.28

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