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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.93, 8,473.96 and 1,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.93, 8,473.96 and 1,755.64 is: 2,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.93 : 8,473.96 = 1,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.93/8,473.96 = 1,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.93x = 8,473.96 × 1,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.93x = 14,877,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,171.99/5,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.70

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