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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,763.35, 8,648.44 and 2,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,763.35, 8,648.44 and 2,253.22 is: 3,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,763.35 : 8,648.44 = 2,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,763.35/8,648.44 = 2,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,763.35x = 8,648.44 × 2,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,763.35x = 19,486,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486,810.72/5,763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.16

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