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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.93, 8,477.61 and 1,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.93, 8,477.61 and 1,701.86 is: 2,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.93 : 8,477.61 = 1,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.93/8,477.61 = 1,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.93x = 8,477.61 × 1,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.93x = 14,427,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,656.58/5,650.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.15

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