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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.49, 8,343.14 and 2,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.49, 8,343.14 and 2,053.08 is: 3,078.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.49 : 8,343.14 = 2,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.49/8,343.14 = 2,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.49x = 8,343.14 × 2,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.49x = 17,129,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,123.61/5,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.85

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