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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.16, 8,494.74 and 1,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.16, 8,494.74 and 1,767.60 is: 2,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.16 : 8,494.74 = 1,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.16/8,494.74 = 1,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.16x = 8,494.74 × 1,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.16x = 15,015,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,302.42/5,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.40

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