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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.48, 8,493.59 and 2,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.48, 8,493.59 and 2,199.92 is: 3,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.48 : 8,493.59 = 2,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.48/8,493.59 = 2,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.48x = 8,493.59 × 2,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.48x = 18,685,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685,181.54/5,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.24

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