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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.98, 8,545.77 and 2,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.98, 8,545.77 and 2,617.50 is: 3,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.98 : 8,545.77 = 2,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.98/8,545.77 = 2,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.98x = 8,545.77 × 2,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.98x = 22,368,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,552.98/5,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.94

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