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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.54, 8,475.50 and 2,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.54, 8,475.50 and 2,719.96 is: 4,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.54 : 8,475.50 = 2,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.54/8,475.50 = 2,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.54x = 8,475.50 × 2,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.54x = 23,053,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,006.59/5,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.79

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