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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.64, 8,415.96 and 1,715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.64, 8,415.96 and 1,715.01 is: 2,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.64 : 8,415.96 = 1,715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.64/8,415.96 = 1,715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.64x = 8,415.96 × 1,715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.64x = 14,433,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,493.55/5,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.52

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