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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.73, 8,345.37 and 2,052.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.73, 8,345.37 and 2,052.22 is: 3,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.73 : 8,345.37 = 2,052.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.73/8,345.37 = 2,052.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.73x = 8,345.37 × 2,052.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.73x = 17,126,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,493.49/5,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.24

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