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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.35, 8,502.81 and 1,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.35, 8,502.81 and 1,773.25 is: 2,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.35 : 8,502.81 = 1,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.35/8,502.81 = 1,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.35x = 8,502.81 × 1,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.35x = 15,077,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,607.83/5,669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.49

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