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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.63, 8,407.08 and 1,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.63, 8,407.08 and 1,444.74 is: 2,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.63 : 8,407.08 = 1,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.63/8,407.08 = 1,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.63x = 8,407.08 × 1,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.63x = 12,146,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146,044.76/5,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.14

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