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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.57, 8,503.26 and 1,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.57, 8,503.26 and 1,772.88 is: 2,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.57 : 8,503.26 = 1,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.57/8,503.26 = 1,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.57x = 8,503.26 × 1,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.57x = 15,075,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,259.59/5,668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.45

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