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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.49, 8,494.94 and 1,767.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.49, 8,494.94 and 1,767.45 is: 2,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.49 : 8,494.94 = 1,767.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.49/8,494.94 = 1,767.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.49x = 8,494.94 × 1,767.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.49x = 15,014,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,014,372.87/5,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.08

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