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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.66, 8,406.99 and 1,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.66, 8,406.99 and 1,709.06 is: 2,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.66 : 8,406.99 = 1,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.66/8,406.99 = 1,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.66x = 8,406.99 × 1,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.66x = 14,368,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,008.29/5,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.58

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