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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.36, 8,393.76 and 2,684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.36, 8,393.76 and 2,684.73 is: 4,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.36 : 8,393.76 = 2,684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.36/8,393.76 = 2,684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.36x = 8,393.76 × 2,684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.36x = 22,534,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,534,979.28/5,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.97

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