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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,563.96, 8,346.32 and 5,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,563.96, 8,346.32 and 5,283.68 is: 7,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,563.96 : 8,346.32 = 5,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,563.96/8,346.32 = 5,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,563.96x = 8,346.32 × 5,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,563.96x = 44,099,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099,284.06/5,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.88

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