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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.37, 8,411.37 and 2,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.37, 8,411.37 and 2,684.88 is: 4,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.37 : 8,411.37 = 2,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.37/8,411.37 = 2,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.37x = 8,411.37 × 2,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.37x = 22,583,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,463.60/5,606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.18

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