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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.97, 8,503.97 and 1,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.97, 8,503.97 and 1,773.28 is: 2,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.97 : 8,503.97 = 1,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.97/8,503.97 = 1,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.97x = 8,503.97 × 1,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.97x = 15,079,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,919.92/5,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.08

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