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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663, 8,497.34 and 2,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663, 8,497.34 and 2,704.76 is: 4,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663 : 8,497.34 = 2,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663/8,497.34 = 2,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663x = 8,497.34 × 2,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663x = 22,983,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,265.34/5,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.50

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