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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.55, 8,493.39 and 2,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.55, 8,493.39 and 2,152.71 is: 3,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.55 : 8,493.39 = 2,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.55/8,493.39 = 2,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.55x = 8,493.39 × 2,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.55x = 18,283,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,763.12/5,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.32

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