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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.77, 8,406.34 and 2,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.77, 8,406.34 and 2,829.38 is: 4,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.77 : 8,406.34 = 2,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.77/8,406.34 = 2,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.77x = 8,406.34 × 2,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.77x = 23,784,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784,730.27/5,600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.69

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