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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.37, 8,494.97 and 1,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.37, 8,494.97 and 1,503.26 is: 2,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.37 : 8,494.97 = 1,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.37/8,494.97 = 1,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.37x = 8,494.97 × 1,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.37x = 12,770,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770,098.61/5,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.86

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