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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.27, 8,409.40 and 2,644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.27, 8,409.40 and 2,644.02 is: 3,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.27 : 8,409.40 = 2,644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.27/8,409.40 = 2,644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.27x = 8,409.40 × 2,644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.27x = 22,234,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,621.79/5,606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.03

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