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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.62, 8,505.72 and 2,550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.62, 8,505.72 and 2,550.83 is: 3,827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.62 : 8,505.72 = 2,550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.62/8,505.72 = 2,550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.62x = 8,505.72 × 2,550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.62x = 21,696,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696,645.75/5,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.50

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