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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.35, 8,346.65 and 2,637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.35, 8,346.65 and 2,637.63 is: 3,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.35 : 8,346.65 = 2,637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.35/8,346.65 = 2,637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.35x = 8,346.65 × 2,637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.35x = 22,015,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,361.25/5,563.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.21

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