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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.32, 8,513.07 and 1,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.32, 8,513.07 and 1,779.76 is: 2,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.32 : 8,513.07 = 1,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.32/8,513.07 = 1,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.32x = 8,513.07 × 1,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.32x = 15,151,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,221.46/5,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.67

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