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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.57, 8,513.41 and 1,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.57, 8,513.41 and 1,727.47 is: 2,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.57 : 8,513.41 = 1,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.57/8,513.41 = 1,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.57x = 8,513.41 × 1,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.57x = 14,706,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706,660.37/5,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.22

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