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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.60, 8,512.71 and 2,714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.60, 8,512.71 and 2,714.25 is: 4,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.60 : 8,512.71 = 2,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.60/8,512.71 = 2,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.60x = 8,512.71 × 2,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.60x = 23,105,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,623.12/5,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.33

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