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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.80, 8,396.95 and 2,645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.80, 8,396.95 and 2,645.69 is: 3,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.80 : 8,396.95 = 2,645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.80/8,396.95 = 2,645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.80x = 8,396.95 × 2,645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.80x = 22,215,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,726.65/5,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.70

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