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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.68, 8,407.63 and 2,096.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.68, 8,407.63 and 2,096.37 is: 3,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.68 : 8,407.63 = 2,096.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.68/8,407.63 = 2,096.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.68x = 8,407.63 × 2,096.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.68x = 17,625,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,503.30/5,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.78

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