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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.61, 8,365.32 and 1,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.61, 8,365.32 and 1,681.32 is: 2,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.61 : 8,365.32 = 1,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.61/8,365.32 = 1,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.61x = 8,365.32 × 1,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.61x = 14,064,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,064,779.82/5,576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.10

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