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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.93, 8,349.14 and 2,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.93, 8,349.14 and 2,101.45 is: 3,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.93 : 8,349.14 = 2,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.93/8,349.14 = 2,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.93x = 8,349.14 × 2,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.93x = 17,545,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,300.25/5,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.40

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