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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.34, 8,495.45 and 1,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.34, 8,495.45 and 1,503.25 is: 2,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.34 : 8,495.45 = 1,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.34/8,495.45 = 1,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.34x = 8,495.45 × 1,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.34x = 12,770,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770,777.70/5,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.99

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