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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.63, 8,358.35 and 1,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.63, 8,358.35 and 1,675.71 is: 2,513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.63 : 8,358.35 = 1,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.63/8,358.35 = 1,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.63x = 8,358.35 × 1,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.63x = 14,006,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006,162.30/5,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.84

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