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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.32, 8,406.98 and 2,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.32, 8,406.98 and 2,094.54 is: 3,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.32 : 8,406.98 = 2,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.32/8,406.98 = 2,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.32x = 8,406.98 × 2,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.32x = 17,608,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,755.89/5,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.44

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