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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.72, 8,491.61 and 2,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.72, 8,491.61 and 2,153.93 is: 3,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.72 : 8,491.61 = 2,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.72/8,491.61 = 2,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.72x = 8,491.61 × 2,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.72x = 18,290,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290,280.30/5,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.38

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