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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.66, 8,495.51 and 2,702.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.66, 8,495.51 and 2,702.34 is: 4,053.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.66 : 8,495.51 = 2,702.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.66/8,495.51 = 2,702.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.66x = 8,495.51 × 2,702.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.66x = 22,957,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,742.98/5,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.52

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