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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.52, 8,495.82 and 2,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.52, 8,495.82 and 2,201.04 is: 3,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.52 : 8,495.82 = 2,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.52/8,495.82 = 2,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.52x = 8,495.82 × 2,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.52x = 18,699,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699,639.65/5,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.77

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