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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.39, 8,406.55 and 2,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.39, 8,406.55 and 2,095.28 is: 3,142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.39 : 8,406.55 = 2,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.39/8,406.55 = 2,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.39x = 8,406.55 × 2,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.39x = 17,614,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614,106.64/5,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.91

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