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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.40, 8,348.38 and 2,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.40, 8,348.38 and 2,055.88 is: 3,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.40 : 8,348.38 = 2,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.40/8,348.38 = 2,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.40x = 8,348.38 × 2,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.40x = 17,163,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163,267.47/5,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.03

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