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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.03, 8,362.68 and 2,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.03, 8,362.68 and 2,653.63 is: 3,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.03 : 8,362.68 = 2,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.03/8,362.68 = 2,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.03x = 8,362.68 × 2,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.03x = 22,191,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,458.53/5,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.51

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