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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.01, 8,503.80 and 2,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.01, 8,503.80 and 2,550.68 is: 3,822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.01 : 8,503.80 = 2,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.01/8,503.80 = 2,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.01x = 8,503.80 × 2,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.01x = 21,690,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,690,430.07/5,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.77

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