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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.24, 8,406.12 and 2,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.24, 8,406.12 and 2,680.52 is: 4,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.24 : 8,406.12 = 2,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.24/8,406.12 = 2,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.24x = 8,406.12 × 2,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.24x = 22,532,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,772.78/5,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.23

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