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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.11, 8,370.54 and 2,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.11, 8,370.54 and 2,663.46 is: 3,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.11 : 8,370.54 = 2,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.11/8,370.54 = 2,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.11x = 8,370.54 × 2,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.11x = 22,294,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,598.47/5,583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.23

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