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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.63, 8,945.64 and 2,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.63, 8,945.64 and 2,503.31 is: 3,755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.63 : 8,945.64 = 2,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.63/8,945.64 = 2,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.63x = 8,945.64 × 2,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.63x = 22,393,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393,665.34/5,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.04

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