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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.16, 8,496.90 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.16, 8,496.90 and 2,583 is: 3,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.16 : 8,496.90 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.16/8,496.90 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.16x = 8,496.90 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.16x = 21,947,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947,492.70/5,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.49

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