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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.73, 8,356.89 and 1,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.73, 8,356.89 and 1,675.44 is: 2,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.73 : 8,356.89 = 1,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.73/8,356.89 = 1,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.73x = 8,356.89 × 1,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.73x = 14,001,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,467.78/5,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.40

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