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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.70, 8,506.26 and 1,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.70, 8,506.26 and 1,774.14 is: 2,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.70 : 8,506.26 = 1,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.70/8,506.26 = 1,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.70x = 8,506.26 × 1,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.70x = 15,091,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,296.12/5,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.75

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