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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.65, 8,346.59 and 2,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.65, 8,346.59 and 2,053.68 is: 3,080.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.65 : 8,346.59 = 2,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.65/8,346.59 = 2,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.65x = 8,346.59 × 2,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.65x = 17,141,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,232.71/5,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.93

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