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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.53, 8,494.77 and 2,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.53, 8,494.77 and 2,153.60 is: 3,229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.53 : 8,494.77 = 2,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.53/8,494.77 = 2,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.53x = 8,494.77 × 2,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.53x = 18,294,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294,317.98/5,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.63

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