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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,661.78, 8,492.96 and 1,712.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,661.78, 8,492.96 and 1,712.93 is: 2,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,661.78 : 8,492.96 = 1,712.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,661.78/8,492.96 = 1,712.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,661.78x = 8,492.96 × 1,712.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,661.78x = 14,547,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,877.82/5,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.49

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