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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.55, 8,497.05 and 1,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.55, 8,497.05 and 1,767.99 is: 2,652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.55 : 8,497.05 = 1,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.55/8,497.05 = 1,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.55x = 8,497.05 × 1,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.55x = 15,022,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,699.43/5,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.52

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