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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.52, 8,475.40 and 1,753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.52, 8,475.40 and 1,753.76 is: 2,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.52 : 8,475.40 = 1,753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.52/8,475.40 = 1,753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.52x = 8,475.40 × 1,753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.52x = 14,863,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,817.50/5,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.99

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