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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.89, 8,343.91 and 1,865.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.89, 8,343.91 and 1,865.23 is: 2,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.89 : 8,343.91 = 1,865.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.89/8,343.91 = 1,865.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.89x = 8,343.91 × 1,865.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.89x = 15,563,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,292.72/5,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.20

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