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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.10, 8,409.14 and 3,108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.10, 8,409.14 and 3,108.81 is: 4,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.10 : 8,409.14 = 3,108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.10/8,409.14 = 3,108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.10x = 8,409.14 × 3,108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.10x = 26,142,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,402.98/5,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.21

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