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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.89, 8,346.56 and 2,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.89, 8,346.56 and 2,056.37 is: 3,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.89 : 8,346.56 = 2,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.89/8,346.56 = 2,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.89x = 8,346.56 × 2,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.89x = 17,163,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163,563.57/5,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.81

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