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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.73, 8,406.90 and 3,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.73, 8,406.90 and 3,140.25 is: 4,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.73 : 8,406.90 = 3,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.73/8,406.90 = 3,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.73x = 8,406.90 × 3,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.73x = 26,399,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399,725.69/5,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.10

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