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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.68, 8,493.70 and 1,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.68, 8,493.70 and 1,714.76 is: 2,571.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.68 : 8,493.70 = 1,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.68/8,493.70 = 1,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.68x = 8,493.70 × 1,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.68x = 14,564,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,657.01/5,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.14

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