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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.70, 8,514.17 and 2,553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.70, 8,514.17 and 2,553.77 is: 3,831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.70 : 8,514.17 = 2,553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.70/8,514.17 = 2,553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.70x = 8,514.17 × 2,553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.70x = 21,743,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743,176.58/5,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.60

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