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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.47, 8,514.61 and 1,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.47, 8,514.61 and 1,977.73 is: 2,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.47 : 8,514.61 = 1,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.47/8,514.61 = 1,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.47x = 8,514.61 × 1,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.47x = 16,839,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839,599.64/5,675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.08

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