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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.45, 8,496.66 and 1,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.45, 8,496.66 and 1,965.66 is: 2,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.45 : 8,496.66 = 1,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.45/8,496.66 = 1,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.45x = 8,496.66 × 1,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.45x = 16,701,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701,544.70/5,663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.01

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