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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.69, 8,335.10 and 2,787.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.69, 8,335.10 and 2,787.11 is: 4,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.69 : 8,335.10 = 2,787.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.69/8,335.10 = 2,787.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.69x = 8,335.10 × 2,787.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.69x = 23,230,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,837.11/5,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.44

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