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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.88, 8,503.97 and 1,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.88, 8,503.97 and 1,508.94 is: 2,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.88 : 8,503.97 = 1,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.88/8,503.97 = 1,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.88x = 8,503.97 × 1,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.88x = 12,831,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831,972.95/5,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.58

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