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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.91, 8,477.28 and 1,756.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.91, 8,477.28 and 1,756.35 is: 2,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.91 : 8,477.28 = 1,756.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.91/8,477.28 = 1,756.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.91x = 8,477.28 × 1,756.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.91x = 14,889,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889,070.73/5,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.34

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