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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.48, 8,477.22 and 1,755.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.48, 8,477.22 and 1,755.89 is: 2,633.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.48 : 8,477.22 = 1,755.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.48/8,477.22 = 1,755.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.48x = 8,477.22 × 1,755.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.48x = 14,885,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,065.83/5,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.84

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