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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.71, 8,504.57 and 1,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.71, 8,504.57 and 1,774.12 is: 2,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.71 : 8,504.57 = 1,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.71/8,504.57 = 1,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.71x = 8,504.57 × 1,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.71x = 15,088,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,127.73/5,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.18

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