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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.91, 8,353.54 and 2,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.91, 8,353.54 and 2,491.75 is: 3,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.91 : 8,353.54 = 2,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.91/8,353.54 = 2,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.91x = 8,353.54 × 2,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.91x = 20,814,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,933.30/5,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.69

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