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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.53, 8,495.82 and 1,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.53, 8,495.82 and 1,503.49 is: 2,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.53 : 8,495.82 = 1,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.53/8,495.82 = 1,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.53x = 8,495.82 × 1,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.53x = 12,773,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773,380.41/5,663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.37

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