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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.72, 8,496.09 and 1,768.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.72, 8,496.09 and 1,768.03 is: 2,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.72 : 8,496.09 = 1,768.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.72/8,496.09 = 1,768.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.72x = 8,496.09 × 1,768.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.72x = 15,021,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,320.76/5,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.20

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