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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.64, 8,495.16 and 1,767.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.64, 8,495.16 and 1,767.78 is: 2,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.64 : 8,495.16 = 1,767.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.64/8,495.16 = 1,767.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.64x = 8,495.16 × 1,767.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.64x = 15,017,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,573.94/5,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.58

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