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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.65, 8,333.33 and 2,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.65, 8,333.33 and 2,439.48 is: 3,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.65 : 8,333.33 = 2,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.65/8,333.33 = 2,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.65x = 8,333.33 × 2,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.65x = 20,328,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328,979.67/5,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.89

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