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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.01, 8,494.67 and 2,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.01, 8,494.67 and 2,152.58 is: 3,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.01 : 8,494.67 = 2,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.01/8,494.67 = 2,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.01x = 8,494.67 × 2,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.01x = 18,285,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285,419.66/5,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.92

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