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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.03, 8,407.56 and 1,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.03, 8,407.56 and 1,709.44 is: 2,564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.03 : 8,407.56 = 1,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.03/8,407.56 = 1,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.03x = 8,407.56 × 1,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.03x = 14,372,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,204.76/5,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.16

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