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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.54, 8,506.62 and 1,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.54, 8,506.62 and 1,775.34 is: 2,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.54 : 8,506.62 = 1,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.54/8,506.62 = 1,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.54x = 8,506.62 × 1,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.54x = 15,102,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,142.75/5,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.26

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