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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.37, 8,510.31 and 1,977.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.37, 8,510.31 and 1,977.51 is: 2,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.37 : 8,510.31 = 1,977.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.37/8,510.31 = 1,977.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.37x = 8,510.31 × 1,977.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.37x = 16,829,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,223.13/5,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.31

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