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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,656.91, 8,483.09 and 1,706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,656.91, 8,483.09 and 1,706.95 is: 2,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,656.91 : 8,483.09 = 1,706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,656.91/8,483.09 = 1,706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,656.91x = 8,483.09 × 1,706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,656.91x = 14,480,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,480,168.06/5,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.73

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