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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.39, 8,347.97 and 2,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.39, 8,347.97 and 2,445.59 is: 3,669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.39 : 8,347.97 = 2,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.39/8,347.97 = 2,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.39x = 8,347.97 × 2,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.39x = 20,415,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415,664.10/5,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.64

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