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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.22, 8,406.66 and 2,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.22, 8,406.66 and 2,681.76 is: 4,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.22 : 8,406.66 = 2,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.22/8,406.66 = 2,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.22x = 8,406.66 × 2,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.22x = 22,544,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,644.52/5,603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.52

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