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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.18, 8,497.56 and 2,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.18, 8,497.56 and 2,545.34 is: 3,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.18 : 8,497.56 = 2,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.18/8,497.56 = 2,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.18x = 8,497.56 × 2,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.18x = 21,629,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,179.37/5,663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.26

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