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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.48, 8,362.80 and 2,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.48, 8,362.80 and 2,063.84 is: 3,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.48 : 8,362.80 = 2,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.48/8,362.80 = 2,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.48x = 8,362.80 × 2,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.48x = 17,259,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,481.15/5,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.60

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