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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.32, 8,495.10 and 1,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.32, 8,495.10 and 1,767.76 is: 2,651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.32 : 8,495.10 = 1,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.32/8,495.10 = 1,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.32x = 8,495.10 × 1,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.32x = 15,017,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,297.98/5,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.68

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