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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.13, 8,475.39 and 1,754.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.13, 8,475.39 and 1,754.43 is: 2,631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.13 : 8,475.39 = 1,754.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.13/8,475.39 = 1,754.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.13x = 8,475.39 × 1,754.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.13x = 14,869,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,478.48/5,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.71

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