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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.36, 8,349.12 and 2,789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.36, 8,349.12 and 2,789.26 is: 4,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.36 : 8,349.12 = 2,789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.36/8,349.12 = 2,789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.36x = 8,349.12 × 2,789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.36x = 23,287,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287,866.45/5,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.94

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