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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.71, 8,501.69 and 1,773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.71, 8,501.69 and 1,773.11 is: 2,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.71 : 8,501.69 = 1,773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.71/8,501.69 = 1,773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.71x = 8,501.69 × 1,773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.71x = 15,074,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,422.69/5,668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.24

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