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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.42, 8,354.13 and 1,673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.42, 8,354.13 and 1,673.83 is: 2,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.42 : 8,354.13 = 1,673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.42/8,354.13 = 1,673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.42x = 8,354.13 × 1,673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.42x = 13,983,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983,393.42/5,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.75

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