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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.54, 8,495.31 and 1,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.54, 8,495.31 and 1,768.28 is: 2,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.54 : 8,495.31 = 1,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.54/8,495.31 = 1,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.54x = 8,495.31 × 1,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.54x = 15,022,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,086.77/5,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.42

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