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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.93, 8,503.37 and 1,508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.93, 8,503.37 and 1,508.93 is: 2,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.93 : 8,503.37 = 1,508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.93/8,503.37 = 1,508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.93x = 8,503.37 × 1,508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.93x = 12,830,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830,940.03/5,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.38

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