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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.07, 8,506.67 and 2,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.07, 8,506.67 and 2,550.41 is: 3,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.07 : 8,506.67 = 2,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.07/8,506.67 = 2,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.07x = 8,506.67 × 2,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.07x = 21,695,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695,453.70/5,673.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.29

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