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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.88, 8,501.22 and 3,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.88, 8,501.22 and 3,476.88 is: 5,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.88 : 8,501.22 = 3,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.88/8,501.22 = 3,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.88x = 8,501.22 × 3,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.88x = 29,557,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,557,721.79/5,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.63

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