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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.94, 8,405.91 and 2,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.94, 8,405.91 and 2,317.12 is: 3,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.94 : 8,405.91 = 2,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.94/8,405.91 = 2,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.94x = 8,405.91 × 2,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.94x = 19,477,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477,502.18/5,603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.68

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