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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.30, 8,511.87 and 1,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.30, 8,511.87 and 1,777.80 is: 2,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.30 : 8,511.87 = 1,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.30/8,511.87 = 1,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.30x = 8,511.87 × 1,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.30x = 15,132,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132,402.49/5,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667.30

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