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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.08, 8,507.70 and 1,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.08, 8,507.70 and 1,775.52 is: 2,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.08 : 8,507.70 = 1,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.08/8,507.70 = 1,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.08x = 8,507.70 × 1,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.08x = 15,105,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,105,591.50/5,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.62

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