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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.19, 8,488.37 and 2,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.19, 8,488.37 and 2,883.99 is: 4,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.19 : 8,488.37 = 2,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.19/8,488.37 = 2,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.19x = 8,488.37 × 2,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.19x = 24,480,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,359.78/5,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.72

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