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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.85, 8,493.89 and 2,700.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.85, 8,493.89 and 2,700.63 is: 4,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.85 : 8,493.89 = 2,700.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.85/8,493.89 = 2,700.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.85x = 8,493.89 × 2,700.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.85x = 22,938,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,854.15/5,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.05

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