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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.79, 8,354.04 and 5,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.79, 8,354.04 and 5,296.29 is: 7,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.79 : 8,354.04 = 5,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.79/8,354.04 = 5,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.79x = 8,354.04 × 5,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.79x = 44,245,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,245,367.32/5,563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.38

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