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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,576.62, 8,364.94 and 1,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,576.62, 8,364.94 and 1,683.76 is: 2,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,576.62 : 8,364.94 = 1,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,576.62/8,364.94 = 1,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,576.62x = 8,364.94 × 1,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,576.62x = 14,084,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,551.37/5,576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.64

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