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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,666.46, 8,501.05 and 1,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,666.46, 8,501.05 and 1,717.63 is: 2,576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,666.46 : 8,501.05 = 1,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,666.46/8,501.05 = 1,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,666.46x = 8,501.05 × 1,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,666.46x = 14,601,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,663.32/5,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.86

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