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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.59, 8,465.13 and 3,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.59, 8,465.13 and 3,177.93 is: 4,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.59 : 8,465.13 = 3,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.59/8,465.13 = 3,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.59x = 8,465.13 × 3,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.59x = 26,901,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,901,590.58/5,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.85

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