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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.52, 8,348.16 and 2,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.52, 8,348.16 and 2,445.71 is: 3,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.52 : 8,348.16 = 2,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.52/8,348.16 = 2,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.52x = 8,348.16 × 2,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.52x = 20,417,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417,166.17/5,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.83

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