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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.70, 8,495.55 and 5,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.70, 8,495.55 and 5,145.30 is: 7,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.70 : 8,495.55 = 5,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.70/8,495.55 = 5,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.70x = 8,495.55 × 5,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.70x = 43,712,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712,153.42/5,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.95

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