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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.59, 8,506.34 and 1,774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.59, 8,506.34 and 1,774.99 is: 2,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.59 : 8,506.34 = 1,774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.59/8,506.34 = 1,774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.59x = 8,506.34 × 1,774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.59x = 15,098,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,617.03/5,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.62

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