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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.23, 8,495.52 and 1,504.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.23, 8,495.52 and 1,504.49 is: 2,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.23 : 8,495.52 = 1,504.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.23/8,495.52 = 1,504.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.23x = 8,495.52 × 1,504.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.23x = 12,781,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,424.88/5,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.52

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