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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.77, 8,407.11 and 2,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.77, 8,407.11 and 2,095.66 is: 3,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.77 : 8,407.11 = 2,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.77/8,407.11 = 2,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.77x = 8,407.11 × 2,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.77x = 17,618,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618,454.65/5,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.48

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