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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.21, 8,406.51 and 2,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.21, 8,406.51 and 2,094.66 is: 3,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.21 : 8,406.51 = 2,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.21/8,406.51 = 2,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.21x = 8,406.51 × 2,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.21x = 17,608,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,778.27/5,602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.18

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