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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.96, 8,406.72 and 1,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.96, 8,406.72 and 1,709.76 is: 2,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.96 : 8,406.72 = 1,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.96/8,406.72 = 1,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.96x = 8,406.72 × 1,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.96x = 14,373,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373,473.59/5,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.42

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