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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.91, 8,407.35 and 1,709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.91, 8,407.35 and 1,709.32 is: 2,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.91 : 8,407.35 = 1,709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.91/8,407.35 = 1,709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.91x = 8,407.35 × 1,709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.91x = 14,370,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,851.50/5,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.98

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