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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.94, 8,357.03 and 1,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.94, 8,357.03 and 1,675.44 is: 2,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.94 : 8,357.03 = 1,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.94/8,357.03 = 1,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.94x = 8,357.03 × 1,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.94x = 14,001,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,664.75/5,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.89

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