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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.78, 8,508.63 and 1,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.78, 8,508.63 and 1,775.06 is: 2,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.78 : 8,508.63 = 1,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.78/8,508.63 = 1,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.78x = 8,508.63 × 1,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.78x = 15,103,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,328.77/5,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.42

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