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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.72, 8,408.92 and 2,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.72, 8,408.92 and 2,683.24 is: 4,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.72 : 8,408.92 = 2,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.72/8,408.92 = 2,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.72x = 8,408.92 × 2,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.72x = 22,563,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,150.50/5,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.74

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