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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,711.04, 8,565.88 and 1,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,711.04, 8,565.88 and 1,550.80 is: 2,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,711.04 : 8,565.88 = 1,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,711.04/8,565.88 = 1,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,711.04x = 8,565.88 × 1,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,711.04x = 13,283,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,966.70/5,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.02

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