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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.25, 8,477.91 and 1,754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.25, 8,477.91 and 1,754.73 is: 2,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.25 : 8,477.91 = 1,754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.25/8,477.91 = 1,754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.25x = 8,477.91 × 1,754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.25x = 14,876,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,876,443.01/5,651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.42

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