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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.63, 8,411.44 and 1,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.63, 8,411.44 and 1,503.63 is: 2,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.63 : 8,411.44 = 1,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.63/8,411.44 = 1,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.63x = 8,411.44 × 1,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.63x = 12,647,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647,647.71/5,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.44

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