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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.81, 8,406.51 and 2,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.81, 8,406.51 and 2,317.47 is: 3,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.81 : 8,406.51 = 2,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.81/8,406.51 = 2,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.81x = 8,406.51 × 2,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.81x = 19,481,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,834.73/5,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.91

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