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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.70, 8,509.20 and 1,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.70, 8,509.20 and 1,777.20 is: 2,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.70 : 8,509.20 = 1,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.70/8,509.20 = 1,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.70x = 8,509.20 × 1,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.70x = 15,122,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,550.24/5,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.85

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