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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.57, 8,510.41 and 1,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.57, 8,510.41 and 1,725.47 is: 2,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.57 : 8,510.41 = 1,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.57/8,510.41 = 1,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.57x = 8,510.41 × 1,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.57x = 14,684,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684,440.18/5,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.22

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