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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.62, 8,345.52 and 2,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.62, 8,345.52 and 2,642.22 is: 3,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.62 : 8,345.52 = 2,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.62/8,345.52 = 2,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.62x = 8,345.52 × 2,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.62x = 22,050,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050,699.85/5,563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.37

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