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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.33, 8,492.27 and 2,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.33, 8,492.27 and 2,375.54 is: 3,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.33 : 8,492.27 = 2,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.33/8,492.27 = 2,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.33x = 8,492.27 × 2,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.33x = 20,173,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,672.74/5,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.16

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