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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.44, 8,495.01 and 1,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.44, 8,495.01 and 1,503.46 is: 2,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.44 : 8,495.01 = 1,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.44/8,495.01 = 1,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.44x = 8,495.01 × 1,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.44x = 12,771,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,907.73/5,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.15

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