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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.39, 8,495.09 and 2,200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.39, 8,495.09 and 2,200.64 is: 3,300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.39 : 8,495.09 = 2,200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.39/8,495.09 = 2,200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.39x = 8,495.09 × 2,200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.39x = 18,694,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,581.38/5,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.96

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