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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.99, 8,477.61 and 1,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.99, 8,477.61 and 1,755.25 is: 2,633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.99 : 8,477.61 = 1,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.99/8,477.61 = 1,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.99x = 8,477.61 × 1,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.99x = 14,880,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,324.95/5,650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.22

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