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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.97, 8,407.93 and 1,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.97, 8,407.93 and 1,444.94 is: 2,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.97 : 8,407.93 = 1,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.97/8,407.93 = 1,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.97x = 8,407.93 × 1,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.97x = 12,148,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,148,948.04/5,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.53

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