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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.17, 8,411.43 and 2,832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.17, 8,411.43 and 2,832.78 is: 4,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.17 : 8,411.43 = 2,832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.17/8,411.43 = 2,832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.17x = 8,411.43 × 2,832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.17x = 23,827,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,827,688.62/5,604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.78

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